Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster (1997-98) vs Adler MB 250 (1955) vs Vespa 946 Emporio Armani (2015)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Harley-Davidson	Adler	Vespa
Model:	Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster	MB 250	946 Emporio Armani
Years:	1997-98	1955	2015
Engine:	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	2 cylinder, 2 stroke, flat-crowned pistons	Four stroke, single cylinder, catalytic converter, EFI, SOHC, 3 valves
Capacity:	883 cc / 53.9 cub in.	247 cc / 15.1 cub in.	155 cc / 9.5 cub in
Ignition:	Digital CDI	6 V 45/60 W ignition set, battery and coil	Electronic
Starting:	Electric	Kick start	Electric
Clutch:	Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath	Multi disc in oil bath	Automatic, dry centrifuge with vibration dampets
Transmission:	5 Speed	4 Speed gearbox housed in engine block, foot gearchange	CVT, twist and go
Final Drive:	Belt	Chain, fully enclosed	Belt
Frame:	Mild steel, tubular frame; circularsections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded	Double tubular frame with sidecar adapter.	Metal body with welded reinforcements and aluminium elements
Front Suspension:	39mm Conventional cartridge forks	Twin swinging leading link forks with shock absorber and steering damper	Single link arm with coil spring and dual-action hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension:	Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable	Plunger shock absorbers, adjustable for load and road conditions	Coil spring with adjustable preload, mono shock with progressive lever system
Dimensions:	Length 2237 mm / 88.3 in	Length 1968 mm / 77.5 in. Width 650 mm / 25.6 in. Height 935 mm / 36.8 in.	Length: 1965 mm / 77.3 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in
Wheelbase:	1522 mm / 60 in	1257 mm / 49.5 in.	1405 mm / 55.3 in
Fuel Capacity:	17 Litres / 4.5 US gal	12 L / 3.2 US gal	8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal