Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 (2014-2022) and the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 (2013-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 54 hp, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 51 hp.
- Torque: Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 73 Nm, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 79 Nm.
- Weight: Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 255 kg, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 277 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 (2014-2022)54 (best)
- Kawasaki Vulcan 900 (2013-present)51
Torque Nm
- Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 (2014-2022)73
- Kawasaki Vulcan 900 (2013-present)79 (best)
Weight kg
- Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 (2014-2022)255 (best)
- Kawasaki Vulcan 900 (2013-present)277
Full specs
| Specification |  2014-2022 Remove |  2013-present · Custom Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Years | 2014-2022 | 2013-present |
| Engine | 883cc air-cooled Evolution 45-degree V-twin, OHV pushrod, 2 valves/cylinder, EFI | 903cc 4-stroke, 55-degree V-twin, liquid-cooled, DFI with two 34mm throttle bodies (sub-throttle valves), TCBI electronic-advance ignition, bore x stroke 88.0 x 74.2mm, 9.5:1 compression |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 883 cc | 903 cc |
| Power | 54 hp @ 6,000 rpmBest | 51 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 73 Nm @ 3,750 rpm | 79 Nm @ 3,500 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, belt final drive | 5-speed manual with positive neutral finder, Kevlar-reinforced belt final drive |
| Final drive | belt | belt |
| Weight | 255 kg (wet)Best | 277 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 653 mm | 686 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12.5 L | 20.1 LBest |
| Front suspension | 39 mm telescopic fork (non-adjustable), 92 mm (3.6 in) travel | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 5.9 in travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin coil-over shocks, dual-adjustable preload, 41 mm (1.6 in) travel | Uni-Trak swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload, 4.1 in travel |
| Brake system | ABS optional | Non-ABS hydraulic disc brakes, front and rear |
| Front brake | Single 300 mm (11.8 in) floating rotor, dual-piston caliper | Single 300mm hydraulic disc |
| Rear brake | Single 260 mm (10.24 in) rotor, dual-piston caliper | Single 270mm hydraulic disc |
| Front tire | Michelin Scorcher 31, 100/90B19 57H | 80/90-21 |
| Rear tire | Michelin Scorcher 31, 150/80B16 77H | 180/70-15 |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 8,399 (US) | Not available |