Iron 883 ABS Vs XV950R: the Bolt against the Sportster benchmark

Faced with the success of Harley-Davidson, manufacturers regularly draw inspiration from its most iconic motorcycles to give them a response. With the XV950R, Yamaha takes on the Iron 883: does the Bolt shake the entry-level Sportster ? Duel.

Iron 883 and XV950R data sheets

	Harley-Davidson Iron 883	Yamaha XV950R

Engine

Type 45 ° V-Twin 60 ° V-twin Displacement 883 cc 942 cc Bore * stroke 76.2mm * 96.8mm 85 mm * 83 mm Cooling By air By air Distribution 4 valves, rods and rocker arms 4 valves, single ACT Compression tx 9: 1 9: 1 Power 52 hp at 5,750 rpm 52.1 hp at 5,500 rpm Couple 70 Nm at 3750 rpm 79.5 Nm at 3000 rpm Food Electronic injection Electronic injection

Transmission

Clutch Multi-disc in oil bath Multi-disc in oil bath Gearbox 5 reports 5 reports Final drive By belt By belt

Cycle part

Frame Double steel cradle Double steel cradle Caster angle 30.5Â ° 29Â ° Hunt 117 mm 130 mm Wheelbase 1510 mm 1570 mm Front suspension Telescopic fork, not adjustable Telescopic fork, not adjustable Rear suspension Combined shock absorbers, adjustable in preload Combined shock absorbers, adjustable in preload and compression Debate. front / rear N.C 135/110 mm Front brake Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper. Single 298mm disc, 2 piston caliper. Rear brake Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper. Single 298mm disc, 2 piston caliper.

Dimensions

Length 2255 mm 2290 mm Width (measured) 745 mm at the handlebars 775 mm on the handlebars Saddle height 735 mm 690 mm Advertised weight 255 kg in running order 251 kg fully loaded Fuel tank 12.5 liters 12 liters Front tire 100/90/19 100/90/19 Rear tire 150/80/16 150/80/16

Commercial information

Availability Immediate Immediate Colors Black, sand or orange (glitter purple optional) Matt gray or khaki green Guarantee 2 years, parts and MO 2 years, parts and MO Price € 9,290 (with ABS option) € 9,499 (ABS as standard)   Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Yamaha XV950R

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