Comparison of Harley-Davidson XL 53C Sportster Custom 53 2002 and Honda XL1000V Varadero 2008 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda XL1000V Varadero 2008 × |  Harley-Davidson XL 53C Sportster Custom 53 2002 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2002 |
| Make | Honda | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Honda XL1000V Varadero | Harley-Davidson XL 53C Sportster Custom 53 |
| Category | Allround | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 996 | 883 |
| Power (kw) | 67.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 98 | 67 |
| Bore (mm) | 98 | 76.2 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance | - |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm telescopic fork, 155mm axle travel | - |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link damper with 40-step spring preload (and stepless rebound damping) adjustment, 145mm axle travel | - |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 256 | 292 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,560 | 1,510 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 244 | 245 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2764 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,300 | 2,245 |
| Seat height (mm) | 838 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 181 | 159 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 1.9 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 25 | 12.5 |
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