Honda RVF 400R (NC35) (1996) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster (1999-02)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Honda | Harley-Davidson |
Model: | RVF 400R (NC35) | Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster |
Years: | 1996 | 1999-02 |
Engine: | Four stroke 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 883 cc / 53.9 cub in. |
Bore x Stroke: | 55 x 42 mm | 76.2 x 96.8 mm |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Induction: | 4 x 34mm Keihin Carburetors | Carburetion (40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump) Air Cleaner/Filter Oval “racetrack”; |
Ignition: | Digitalized full transistor ignition | Digital CDI |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Max Torque: | 35 Nm / 3.7 kgf-m @ 10000 rpm | 69 Nm 52 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
Clutch: | Wet, cable operated | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Belt |
Frame: | Twin-spar aluminum | Mild steel, tubular frame; circularsections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded |
Front Suspension: | 41mm inverted forks: preload and rebound damping | 39mm Conventional cartridge forks |
Rear Suspension: | Rising-rate monoshock. pre-load and rebound damping | Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable |
Front Brakes: | 2 x 269mm 4 piston calipers | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Single disc 2 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers |
Front Tyre: | 120/60 R17 | 100/90-19 |
Rear Tyre: | 150/60 R17 | 130/90HB16 |
Dimensions: | Height 1075 mm / 42.3 in Length 1985 mm / 78.1 in | Length 2237 mm / 88.3 in |
Wheelbase: | 1345 mm / 53.0 in | 1505 mm / 59.3 in |
Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 720 mm / 28.3 in |
Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 3.9 gal | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |