Comparison of Harley-Davidson XL 53C Sportster Custom 53 2003 and Suzuki SV650 ABS 2008 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson XL 53C Sportster Custom 53 2003 × |  Suzuki SV650 ABS 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2003 | 2008 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Suzuki |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XL 53C Sportster Custom 53 | Suzuki SV650 ABS |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 883 | 645 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 67 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 76.2 | 81 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 62.6 |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet Sump |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable preload |
| Rear suspension | - | Link-type, 7-way adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | - | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | - | Single disc. ABS |
| Front tyre | - | 120/60-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | - | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,510 | 1,440 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 245 | 168 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,245 | 2,080 |
| Seat height (mm) | 700 | 800 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 159 | 150 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.5 | 17 |
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