Harley-Davidson SuperLow vs Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster Comparison

Updated: 14, Aug, 2015 05:44 AM

	Harley-Davidson SuperLow Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 6,32,000 * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 2463 views All time: 430413 views	Harley-Davidson Nightster Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 17,49,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 2614 views All time: 67778 views	Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 7,64,000 * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 2245 views All time: 116073 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	255 kg	221 kg	265 kg
	Ground Clearance
	100 mm	110 mm	150 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	17 litres	11.7 litres	12.50 litres
	Wheelbase
	1500 mm	1545 mm	1520 mm
	Overall Length
	2215 mm	2250 mm	2245 mm
	Seat Height
	695 mm	705 mm	740 mm
	Engine Oil Capacity
	2.6 litres	4.5 litres	2.6 litres
	Dry Weight
	245 kg	211 kg	255 kg
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	17 kmpl (approx.)	Harley-Davidson Nightster mileage is 18.18 kmpl (company-claimed).	NA
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	883 cc	975 cc	883 cc
	Bore
	76.2 mm	97 mm	76.2 mm
	Stroke
	96.8 mm	66 mm	96.8 mm
	Compression Ratio
	09:01	12.0:1	09:01
	Engine Torque Testing Method
	EEC/95/1	EC 134/2014	EEC/95/1
	Engine Diagnostics Readout
		NA
	Number of Cylinders
	2	2	2
	Engine Details
	Air-cooled, Evolution	975cc, Liquid-Cooled, Revolution Max 975T, V-Twin Cylinder Engine	Air-cooled, Evolution
	Maximum Torque
	69 NM @ 3750 rpm	95 Nm @ 5750 rpm	70 Nm @ 3750 rpm
	Number of Gears
	5	5	5
	Cooling
	Air Cooling	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooling
	Fuel System
	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
	Primary drive
	Chain, 34/57 ratio	Gear, 49/89 Ratio	Chain, 34/57 ratio
	Gear Ratios
	1st-10.41, 2nd-7.436, 3rd-5.531, 4th-4.584, 5th-3.931	1st-12.21, 2nd- 9.022, 3rd- 6.994, 4th- 5.641, 5th- 4.731, 6th- 4.131	Ist-10.41, 2nd-7.436, 3rd-5.531, 4th-4.584, 5th-3.931
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Low Fuel Warning Light

	Low Oil Pressure Light

	Oil Temperature Gauge
		NA	NA
	Engine Temperature Gauge
		NA	NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital-2	Analogue	Digital-2
	Speedometer
	Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer	Analogue	Handlebar-mounted electronic
	Odometer
		Analogue	NA
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Vehicle Overview
	Harley Davidson Superlow was a popular model at its time of availability in India. It carried a price tag of INR 6.32 lakh while carried the same engine as current generation Iron 883. The twin cylinder, 883 cc engine is good for 69 Nm of torque at just 3750 rpm. It comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox and weighs 255 kg. The low seat height of 695 mm made it an ideal motorcycle for riders with average or short height. HD Superlow came with a 17 liter fuel tank and had no direct rivals for its segment.	NA	NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	Dual-piston	Disc	Dual-piston
	Alloy Wheels

	Rear Brake
	Dual-piston	Disc	Dual-piston
	Wheel Type
	Black, Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim/Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim	Aluminum Cast, Satin Black	Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum
	Front Tyre
	120/70 ZR-18 59W	100/90-19 57H	100/90B19 57H
	Rear Tyre
	150/60 ZR-17 66W	150/80-B16 77H	150/80B16 77H
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Exhaust/Muffler
	Chrome, staggered, shorty exhaust with dual mufflers	2-Into-1; Catalyst in Header	Chrome, staggered, shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Miscellaneous Information
	Rake
	31.1 Degrees	30°	29.7 degrees
	Trail
	145 mm	137 mm	112 mm
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Cruiser	Cruiser	Cruiser
	Colour Options
	Vivid Black, Flame Blue Pearl, Scarlet Red, Brilliant Silver	Vivid Black, Redline Red	Mysterious Red Sunglo, Amber Whiskey, Vivid Black
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol