Comparison of Harley-Davidson XL 53C Sportster Custom 53 2003 and Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit × |  Harley-Davidson XL 53C Sportster Custom 53 2003 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2003 |
| Make | Honda | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit | Harley-Davidson XL 53C Sportster Custom 53 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 745 | 883 |
| Power (kw) | 32.8 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 65.1 | 67 |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 76.2 |
| Stroke (mm) | 76 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Fully transistorised electronic | - |
| Compression | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork, 115mm axle travel | - |
| Rear suspension | Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm axle travel | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc | - |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | - |
| Diameter (mm) | 180 | - |
| Front tyre | 90/90-M21 | - |
| Rear tyre | 160/80-M15 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,653 | 1,510 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 230 | 245 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1423 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,424 | 2,245 |
| Seat height (mm) | 652 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 132 | 159 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14.6 | 12.5 |
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