Comparison of BMW R 850 R 2001 and Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 2001 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R 850 R 2001 × |  Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 2001 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2001 | 2001 |
| Make | BMW | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | BMW R 850 R | Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 |
| Category | Naked bike | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 848 | 883 |
| Power (kw) | 51.1 | 38.7 |
| Cooling system | - | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 77 | 67 |
| Bore (mm) | 87.5 | 76.2 |
| Stroke (mm) | 70.5 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 276 | 292 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | - |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR18 | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 175 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 92 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,487 | 1,510 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 235 | 235 |
| Seat height (mm) | 760 | 711 |
| Alternate seat height | 800 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 187 | 168 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 12.5 |
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