Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom 2018 and Harley-Davidson XL 883C Sportster 883 Custom 2006 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson XL 883C Sportster 883 Custom 2006 × |  Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom 2018 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2018 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XL 883C Sportster 883 Custom | Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Engine details | - | Air-cooled, Evolution® |
| Displacement (cm³) | 882.7 | 883.3 |
| Power (kw) | - | 37.2 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.43 | 4.8 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 69.2 | 68 |
| Bore (mm) | 76.2 | 76.2 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 102.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered shorty duals | Black, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | - | Twin shocks. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Optional ABS, dual piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Optional ABS, dual piston |
| Diameter (mm) | 292 | 300 |
| Front tyre | MH90-21 | 100/90-B19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 150/80-B16 |
| Wheels | - | Black 9 Spoke with Machined Highlights |
| Trail (mm) | 119 | 117 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30.1 | 26 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options |
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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) | 1,547 | 1,515 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 262.6 | 256 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 253 | 247 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1506 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,289 | 2,179 |
| Seat height (mm) | 673 | 653 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 112 | 100 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | 12.5 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 2.6 |
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