Honda VT 750C Shadow (1986-) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster Hugger (1999-00)
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| Make: | Honda | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | VT 750C Shadow | Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster Hugger |
| Years: | 1986- | 1999-00 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 745 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 883 cc / 53.9 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79.5 x 75.5 mm | 76.2 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 36mm diaphragm-type CV | Carburetion (40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump) Air Cleaner/Filter Oval “racetrack”; |
| Ignition: | Full transistor ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 66 Nm / 49 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 69 Nm 52 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Belt |
| Frame: | Double cradle | Mild steel, tubular frame; circularsections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded |
| Front Suspension: | 39mm Air assisted telescopic forks | 39mm Conventional cartridge forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks adjustable spring preload | Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 275mm discs, 2 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90 -19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/90 -15 | 130/90HB16 |
| Wheelbase: | 1524 mm / 60.0 in | 1505 mm / 59.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 762 mm / 30.3 in | 720 mm / 28.3 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 178 mm / 7 in | 112 mm / 4.4 om |
| Wet Weight: | 225 kg / 495 lbs | 235 kg / 518.1 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12.8 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |