Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeV
BoreBore88.9 mmBore76.2 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke96.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power52 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpm
TorqueTorque96 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,000 rpmRpm at Torque4,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10 Compression Ratio9
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesOHVValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,202 ccmDisplacement883 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake28.9 degreeRake26 degree
TrailTrail140 mmTrail117 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,185 mmLength2,185 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth855 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,505 mmWheelbase1,515 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height735 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity12.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2020

Both the new Sportster XL 883 Iron and its larger sister Sportster XL 1200 X Forty-Eight benefit from the revised suspension - the rear shocks dampen more sensitively and are infinitely adjustable in spring preload. The front forks also do a better job thanks to the progressive spring winding, and sagging is efficiently prevented. The fat 49-millimetre fork on the Forty-Eight in particular also makes a good visual impression.

Sensitive and stable chassis

typical Sportster engines with the necessary vibrations

comfortable seating position

acceptable lean angle clearance

brakes with ABS

somewhat sluggish gearbox

Price Comparison Average Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron

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