Comparison of Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police and Kawasaki VN 900 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki VN 900 × |  Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2010 | 2008 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Kawasaki VN 900 | Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Displacement (cm³) | 903 | 882.7 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 78 | 74.6 |
| Bore (mm) | 88 | 76.2 |
| Stroke (mm) | 74.2 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | - |
| Ignition | TCBI with Electronic Advance | - |
| Clutch | - | 9-plate, wet |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Chrome staggered shorty duals |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork | - |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Track swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in. | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 270 | 292 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/70-15 | 150/80-B16 |
| Trail (mm) | 160 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,646 | 1,524 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 249 | 255 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,120 | 1,161 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,407 | 2,289 |
| Seat height (mm) | 685 | 693 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 142 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 3.02 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 12.49 |
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