Harley-davidson Sportster Xl883l Superlow vs Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger
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 Sportster Xl883l Superlow
Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger
Horsepower (hp)
50 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
254 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish power figures for this model)
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated for Evolution-era engine; output varied slightly by model year)
Torque
68 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
68 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly)
170 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by year and gearing)
Weight
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
254 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) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger
7.0/10
"A solid entry Harley if you inspect suspension and maintenance history carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof Evo engine
+Low accessible seat height
+Huge parts availability
Cons
−Suspension abuse very common
−Thirsty at highway speeds
−Vibration tires hands out