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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs Harley-davidson Iron 883

Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs Harley-davidson Iron 883

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs Harley-davidson Iron 883. 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. Harley-davidson Iron 883: 53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak hp figures; this is a widely accepted dyno-tested estimate) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 Harley-davidson Iron 883
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish power figures for this model)
53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak hp figures; this is a widely accepted dyno-tested estimate)
Torque
~68 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
68 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
Top Speed
~177 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883
Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883
7.5/10

"A character-packed starter Harley that rewards upgrading and honest riding."

Pros
+Bulletproof parts availability everywhere
+Iconic aggressive blacked-out styling
+Excellent resale value holds
Cons
Stock seat is genuinely terrible
Runs out of highway breath
Compensator sprocket wear expensive
Harley-davidson Iron 883
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

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Shortshots Staggered Chrome Exhaust Sportster
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Shortshots Staggered Chrome Exhaust Sportster
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Energizer TX14L AGM Motorcycle 12V Battery, 200 Cold Cranking Amps and 12 Ahr. Replaces: YTX14L-BS and others
Battery
Energizer TX14L AGM Motorcycle 12V Battery, 200 Cold Cranking Amps and 12 Ahr. Replaces: YTX14L-BS and others
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Batwing Fairing Windshield Sportster Iron 883
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Batwing Fairing Windshield Sportster Iron 883
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Caltric Drive Chain Compatible with Harley Davidson Xlh1100 Sportster Xlh-1100 1967-1982
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Caltric Drive Chain Compatible with Harley Davidson Xlh1100 Sportster Xlh-1100 1967-1982
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Lamellar Hard Throw Over Saddlebags Sportster
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Lamellar Hard Throw Over Saddlebags Sportster
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100/90-19 (57H) Dunlop D401 Front Motorcycle Tire Wide White Wall for Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron XL883N 2009-2016
Tires
100/90-19 (57H) Dunlop D401 Front Motorcycle Tire Wide White Wall for Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron XL883N 2009-2016
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Engine Guard Crash Bar Harley Sportster 883 1200
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Engine Guard Crash Bar Harley Sportster 883 1200
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V-Twin Oil Change Kit Synthetic w/Black Filter, Sportster
Engine Oil
V-Twin Oil Change Kit Synthetic w/Black Filter, Sportster
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Tall Sissy Bar Backrest Kit Harley Sportster
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Tall Sissy Bar Backrest Kit Harley Sportster
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Caltric Front Rear Brake Pads Compatible with Harley Davidson Xl883N Xl 883N Iron 883 2014 2015 2016
Brake Pads
Caltric Front Rear Brake Pads Compatible with Harley Davidson Xl883N Xl 883N Iron 883 2014 2015 2016
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