| Attribute | Honda XL1000V Varadero 2008 × | Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 2005 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2005 |
| Make | Honda | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Honda XL1000V Varadero | Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster |
| Category | Allround | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 996 | 883 |
| Power (kw) | 67.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 98 | 69 |
| Bore (mm) | 98 | 76.2 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance | - |
| Clutch | - | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath. |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Staggered shorty duals |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm telescopic fork, 155mm axle travel | - |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link damper with 40-step spring preload (and stepless rebound damping) adjustment, 145mm axle travel | - |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 256 | 292 |
| Front tyre | - | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | - | 150/80-16 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 29.6 |
| Other | ||
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,560 | 1,520 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 244 | 251 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2764 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,300 | 2,260 |
| Seat height (mm) | 838 | 693 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 181 | 141 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 25 | 12.9 |