Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster (1997-98) vs Adler MB 250 (1955)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Adler |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster | MB 250 |
| Years: | 1997-98 | 1955 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | 2 cylinder, 2 stroke, flat-crowned pistons |
| Capacity: | 883 cc / 53.9 cub in. | 247 cc / 15.1 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76.2 x 96.8 mm | 54 x 54 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 | 1: 5.75 |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | 6 V 45/60 W ignition set, battery and coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick start |
| Clutch: | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Multi disc in oil bath |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4 Speed gearbox housed in engine block, foot gearchange |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain, fully enclosed |
| Frame: | Mild steel, tubular frame; circularsections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded | Double tubular frame with sidecar adapter. |
| Front Suspension: | 39mm Conventional cartridge forks | Twin swinging leading link forks with shock absorber and steering damper |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable | Plunger shock absorbers, adjustable for load and road conditions |
| 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. |
| Wheelbase: | 1522 mm / 60 in | 1257 mm / 49.5 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 222 kg / 489.0 lbs | 135 kg / 298 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 263 kg / 579 lbs | 145 kg / 320 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 12 L / 3.2 US gal |