Harley-davidson Sportster Xl883l Superlow vs Yamaha V-star 650
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
Yamaha V-star 650
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
50 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
256 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish power figures for this model)
40 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
50 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly)
160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics)
Weight
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical 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
Yamaha V-star 650
7.5/10
"The most reliable cheap cruiser you can buy used today."
Pros
+Virtually unbreakable drivetrain
+Low accessible seat height
+Massive cheap aftermarket support
Cons
−Buzzy above 70mph
−Weak stock suspension
−Carb gums when neglected