Comparison of Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster and Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow × |  Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2011 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow | Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Engine details | Air-cooled Evolution engine. Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters. | Air-cooled Evolution engine. Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters. |
| Displacement (cm³) | 883.3 | 883.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.48 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 75 | 70 |
| Bore (mm) | 76.2 | 76.2 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 103.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Driveline | Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio. Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio | Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio. Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio |
| Clutch | Multi-plate, wet | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Lubrication system | Dry-sump | Dry-sump |
| 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 suspension | 39 mm Showa fork | 39 mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable | Coil-over, preload dual-adjustable |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Patented, uniform expansion rotors. Dual-piston. | Single disc. Dual-piston. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Patented, uniform expansion rotors. Single-piston. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 269 | 260 |
| Frame type | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions. Swingarm: mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded. | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR18 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-ZR17 | 150/80-B16 |
| Wheels | Black, Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim | Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 108 | 92 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 54 | 41 |
| Trail (mm) | 145 | 145 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 31 | 31 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Light | 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam | 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam |
| Instruments | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,506 | 1,519 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 255.4 | 256.3 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 243 | 248 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,209 | 1,107 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,187 | 2,179 |
| Overall width (mm) | 930 | 820 |
| Seat height (mm) | 681 | 653 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 97 | 99 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | 12.49 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.8 | 2.8 |
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