Comparison of Harley-Davidson XL883N Sportster Iron 883 and Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster SuperLow [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson XL883N Sportster Iron 883 × |  Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster SuperLow × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2012 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XL883N Sportster Iron 883 | Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster SuperLow |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Engine details | Air-cooled, Evolution® | Air-cooled, Evolution®. Silver, powder-coated engine with polished covers. |
| Displacement (cm³) | 883.3 | 883.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.61 | 4.61 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 74.6 | 74.6 |
| Bore (mm) | 76.2 | 76.2 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 107.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 107.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Driveline | Chain primary drive, 57/34 ratio | Chain primary drive, 57/34 ratio |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath | 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 | 39 mm Showa® |
| Rear suspension | Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions, MIG welded swing-arm. Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable shocks. | Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions, MIG welded swing-arm. Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable shocks. |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston | Single disc. Dual-piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston | Single disc. Single-piston |
| Diameter (mm) | 260 | 260 |
| Frame type | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
| Front tyre | 100/90-B19 | 120/70-ZR18 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 150/60-ZR17 |
| Seat | Classic solo seat | Solo seat with deep bucket shape |
| Wheels | Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum | Black, Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 92 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 54 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 117 | 145 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30.5 | 31.1 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Light | - | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) |
| 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, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,519 | 1,506 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 256.3 | 255.4 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 248 | 243 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,179 | 2,187 |
| Seat height (mm) | 653 | 648 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 99 | 97 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.49 | 17.03 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.6 | 2.6 |
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