Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster (1988-90) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster (2007-08)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster | Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster |
| Years: | 1988-90 | 2007-08 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1199 cc / 73.2 cub in. | 883 cc / 53.9 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 76.2 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled, | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Induction: | Single 40mm CV Keihin semi-flat slide | Electronic Sequential Pot Fuel Injection |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 50.4 hp / 37.5 kW @ 6000 rpm | 68 hp / 50.2 kW @ 4400 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 84 Nm / 62 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 74.5 Nm / 55 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt |
| Frame: | Double cradle steel, box section steel swingarm. | Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded |
| Front Suspension: | 39mm Telescopic forks, 175mm (6.9in) wheel travel | 39mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, preload adjustable, 91mm (3.6in) wheel travel. | Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 | D401F 100/90-19 57H |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 | D401 150/80B16 71H |
| Wet Weight: | 226.0 kg / 498.2 lbs | 264.4 kg / 583 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 7 Litres / 1.8 US gal | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |