Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Nightster vs Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Nightster vs Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883. Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Nightster: 63 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 263 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883: ~50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~177 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Individual Reviews
"A flawed but charismatic bargain that rewards patient, mechanical buyers."
"A character-packed starter Harley that rewards upgrading and honest riding."
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