Comparison of Harley-Davidson XL 53 C Sportster Custom and Triumph Thunderbird Sport 1999

Attribute	Triumph Thunderbird Sport 1999 ×	Harley-Davidson XL 53 C Sportster Custom ×
General
Production from (year)	1999	1999
Make	Triumph	Harley-Davidson
Model	Triumph Thunderbird Sport	Harley-Davidson XL 53 C Sportster Custom
Category	Naked bike	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	In-line three, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Displacement (cm³)	885	883
Power (kw)	59.9	36.5
Cooling system	Liquid	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Belt
Gearbox	6-speed	5-speed
Chassis
Front brakes	Dual disc	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,580	1,524
Dry weight (kg)	224	235
Power/weight ratio	0.2674	0.1553
Performance
Top speed (km/h)	165	155
Fuel capacity (l)	17	12.5