Comparison of Harley-Davidson XL 883 C Sportster Custom 2005 and Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson XL 883 C Sportster Custom 2005 × |  Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2009 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Honda |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XL 883 C Sportster Custom | Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke |
| Displacement (cm³) | 883 | 745 |
| Power (kw) | - | 32.8 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 69 | 65.1 |
| Bore (mm) | 76.2 | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 76 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Fully transistorised electronic |
| Clutch | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath. | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Exhaust system | Staggered shorty duals | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 41mm telescopic fork, 115mm axle travel |
| Rear suspension | - | Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm axle travel |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 292 | 180 |
| Front tyre | MH90-21 | 90/90-M21 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 160/80-M15 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30.1 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,520 | 1,653 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 255 | 230 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1423 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,275 | 2,424 |
| Seat height (mm) | 673 | 652 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 112 | 132 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.4 | 14.6 |
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