Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster (1997-98) vs KTM RC 125 (2014-15)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | KTM |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster | RC 125 |
| Years: | 1997-98 | 2014-15 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder. DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve |
| Capacity: | 883 cc / 53.9 cub in. | 124.7 cc / 7.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76.2 x 96.8 mm | 58 x 47.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Induction: | Carburetion (40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump) Air Cleaner/Filter Oval “racetrack”; | Bosch Injection |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 69 Nm 52 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm | 11.8 Nm / 8 lb•ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Wet multi-disc clutch / mechanically operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain 5/8 x 1/4” X‑Ring |
| Frame: | Mild steel, tubular frame; circularsections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded | Tubular space frame made from steel, powder-coated |
| Front Suspension: | 39mm Conventional cartridge forks | WP Suspension Up Side Down |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable | WP Monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers | Single 230mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 | 110/70 -17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90HB16 | 150/60 –17 |
| Rake: | 29.6° | 65 ° |
| Trail: | 117 mm / 4.6 in | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1522 mm / 60 in | 1210 mm / 47.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 711.2 mm / 28 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 112 mm / 4.4 om | 179 mm / 7.0 in |
| Dry Weight: | 222 kg / 489.0 lbs | 135 kg / 297.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 10 Liters / 2.6 US gal |