| Attribute | Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow × | Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883 R × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2013 | 2006 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow | Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883 R |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Carburettor |
| Engine details | Air-cooled, Evolution® | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 883.3 | 882.7 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.61 | 4.43 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 74.6 | 69.2 |
| Bore (mm) | 76.2 | 76.2 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 107.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 102.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Lubrication system | Dry-sump | - |
| Compression | 8.9:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered, shorty exhaust with dual mufflers | Chrome, staggered shorty duals |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 39 mm Showa fork | - |
| Rear suspension | Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions, MIG welded swing-arm. Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable shocks. | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston rear | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 260 | 292 |
| Frame type | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR18 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-ZR17 | 150/80-B16 |
| Wheels | Black, Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim | - |
| Trail (mm) | 145 | 117 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 31.1 | 29.6 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Light | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) | - |
| Instruments | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,506 | 1,524 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 259.9 | 262.6 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 250 | 254 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,187 | 2,289 |
| Seat height (mm) | 648 | 714 |
| Alternate seat height | - | 759 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 97 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | 17.03 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.6 | - |