Harley-davidson Iron 883 vs Harley-davidson Sportster Xl883l Superlow
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Iron 883
Harley-davidson Sportster Xl883l Superlow
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
256 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak hp figures; this is a widely accepted dyno-tested estimate)
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
68 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
68 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
170 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly)
Weight
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Iron 883
7.0/10
"A flawed but lovable urban scrapper that earns its cult status."
Pros
+Bulletproof resale value
+Parts absurdly cheap and available
+Low seat, beginner-friendly height
Cons
−Vibration kills long-distance comfort
−Tiny 3.3-gallon fuel tank
−Underpowered stock above 60mph
Harley-davidson Sportster Xl883l Superlow
7.0/10
"An honest, approachable V-twin that rewards sensible used buying."
Pros
+Excellent low seat height
+Dead-simple mechanicals
+Strong resale value
Cons
−Stock suspension is terrible
−Highway cruising feels strained
−Primary chain neglect common