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 emblematic motorcycles to give them a response. With the XV950R, Yamaha takes on the Iron 883: does the Bolt shake the entry-level Sportster ? Duel.

Practical aspects Iron 883 and XV950R

Harley-Davidson Iron 883

Yamaha XV950R

Instrumentation

Daily trip (s) 2 2 Fuel gauge No No Engine temperature No No Outdoor temperature No No Clock Yes Yes Gear indicator engaged Yes No Tachometer Yes No Shift-light No No Consumption indicator (s) No No Handlebar controls Yes Yes Convenient Coded key Yes Yes Warning Yes Yes Adjustable brake lever No No Adjustable clutch lever No No Passenger handle No No Alarmed Yes Option Adjustable front suspension No No Adjustable rear suspension Yes (preload) Yes (preload and compression) Elbow valve (s) No No Central stand No No Safe that can accommodate a U No safe ! No safe ! Two-seater saddle Option Yes Lockable fuel cap No Yes Fuel tank cap with hinges No No Electronics – piloting aids ABS Option Yes Anti-slip No No Adjustable mapping No No Freicoupled swimming No No Keyless start Yes No   Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Yamaha XV950R

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