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

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

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Iron 883 vs Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger. 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. Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger: 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated for Evolution-era engine; output varied slightly by model year) hp, 254 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by year and gearing), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Harley-davidson Iron 883 Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger
Horsepower (hp)
53 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
53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak hp figures; this is a widely accepted dyno-tested estimate)
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated for Evolution-era engine; output varied slightly by model year)
Torque
68 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
68 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
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 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
Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger
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

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