| Attribute | Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead × | Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Hugger 1999 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1958 | 1999 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead | Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Hugger |
| Category | Sport | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 883 | 883 |
| Power (kw) | 40.1 | 36.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.88 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Bore (mm) | 76.2 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | - |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 136.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork | - |
| Rear suspension | Swing-arm, twin hydraulic shocks | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Frame type | Steel single downtube | - |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | - |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | - |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,448 | 1,498 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 222 | 230 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1804 | 0.1587 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 155 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 12.5 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.8 | - |