Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Harley-davidson Iron 883 — which has more power?

Honda Valkyrie 1800 produces 118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure); Harley-davidson Iron 883 produces 53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak hp figures; this is a widely accepted dyno-tested estimate). Honda Valkyrie 1800 wins by 65 hp.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Harley-davidson Iron 883 — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Valkyrie 1800 185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure), Harley-davidson Iron 883 170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets). Honda Valkyrie 1800 is the faster of the two.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Harley-davidson Iron 883 — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Valkyrie 1800 380 kg (wet/curb weight), Harley-davidson Iron 883 256 kg (wet/curb weight).

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Harley-davidson Iron 883 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Valkyrie 1800 7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average, Harley-davidson Iron 883 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Harley-davidson Iron 883 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Valkyrie 1800 8.5/10 and Harley-davidson Iron 883 7.0/10. Honda Valkyrie 1800 scores higher on the overall verdict. Honda Valkyrie 1800 caveat: New riders or anyone under 5'8" tall. Harley-davidson Iron 883 caveat: You regularly tour or hate frequent fuel stops.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Harley-davidson Iron 883 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Honda Valkyrie 1800: 118 hp. Harley-davidson Iron 883: 53 hp.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Harley-davidson Iron 883 — which should I commute on daily?

Harley-davidson Iron 883 — City riders wanting authentic Harley character cheaply.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Harley-davidson Iron 883

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Harley-davidson Iron 883. Honda Valkyrie 1800: 118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure) hp, 380 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.