Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster SuperLow (2016-17) vs Kawasaki Z 1000 A2 / KZ1000 (1978)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster SuperLow | Z 1000 A2 / KZ1000 |
| Years: | 2016-17 | 1978 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 883 cc / 53.9 cub in. | 1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76.2 x 96.8 mm | 69.4 х 66 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection | 4x 26mm Mikuni VM26SS carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Mechanical breaker dual lead coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 50.2 kW / 68 hp @ 4400 rpm | 83 hp / 61.8 kW@ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 73 Nm / 7.4 kgf-m / 53.8 ft/lb @ 3750 rpm | 8.1 kgf-m / 58 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Wet, multi disc |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain, 630 endless with 92 links, sprockets 15 front, 42 rear |
| Frame: | Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded | Double tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension: | 39 mm Telescopic forks | 36mm Telescopic hydraulics forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload | Dual chocks, swinging arm, 80mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston calipers | Single 295mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260 mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston calipers | Single 295mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR-18 59W | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/60 ZR-17 66W | 4.00-18 |
| Ground Clearance: | 99 mm / 3.9 in | 155 mm / 6.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 244 kg / 537 lbs | 240 kg / 529 lbs |
| Oil Capacity: | 2.7 Litres / 2.8 US qrts | 3.7 liters |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 16.7 Litres / 4.4 US gal |