Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom 2015 and Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster 2008 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom 2015 × |  Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2008 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom | Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Engine details | Air-cooled, Evolution® | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 883.3 | 883.3 |
| Power (kw) | 38.2 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.61 | 3.92 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 74.6 | 74.6 |
| 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) | 90.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Driveline | Chain, 57/34 ratio primary drive | - |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Compression | 8.9:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. Dual-piston. | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. Dual-piston. | Single disc |
| Front tyre | 100/90-B19 | 100/90-H19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 150/80-B16 |
| Wheels | Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum | - |
| Trail (mm) | 117 | 117 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30.5 | 29.6 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | 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) | 1,510 | 1,524 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 260 | 264.4 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 251 | 255 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1522 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,255 | 2,289 |
| Seat height (mm) | 735 | 744 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 120 | 142 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.49 | 12.49 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.6 | - |
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