2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 vs 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 records higher torque and larger displacement than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883. The Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Model: Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117, Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883
  • Year: Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 2025, Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 2014
  • Displacement: Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 1917.4, Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 883.3
  • Torque: Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 162.7, Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 73
  • Weight: Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 330.2, Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 260
  • Seat height: Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 66.8, Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 65
Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 key specifications
SpecHarley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883
Year20252014
CategoryCruiserCruiser
Displacement1917.4883.3
Torque162.773
Weight330.2260

Torque

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 records 162.7 Nm of torque, 89.7 Nm (122.9%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 at 73 Nm.

Weight

The Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 records a lower wet weight of 260 kg, 70.2 kg less than the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 at 330.2 kg.

Displacement

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 records 1917.4 cc, 1034.1 cc (117.1%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 at 883.3 cc.

Seat height

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 has a higher recorded seat height (66.8) than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 (65), a difference of 1.8.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 or the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883?

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 records 162.7 Nm of torque, 89.7 Nm (122.9%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 at 73 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 or the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883?

The Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 records a lower wet weight of 260 kg, 70.2 kg less than the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 at 330.2 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 or the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883?

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 records 1917.4 cc, 1034.1 cc (117.1%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 at 883.3 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 and the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 compare?

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 has a higher recorded seat height (66.8) than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 (65), a difference of 1.8.

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Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117

2025Cruiser

Displacement1917.4 cc
HA

Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883

2014Cruiser

Displacement883.3 cc

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1917.4 cc
883.3 cc
Torque
162.7 Nm
73 Nm
Engine Type
V-Twin
V-Twin
Engine Details
V-Twin | DOHC | Cylinder: 2
V-Twin | OHV | Cylinder: 2
Power / Weight
0.31 hp/kg
-
Valves / Cylinder
-
2
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
8.9:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Air-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Belt
Belt

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Monoshock
-

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
130/90-B16
100/90-B19
Rear Tyre
150/80-B16
150/80-B16

Dimensions & Weight

Length
241.5 cm
218 cm
Seat Height
66.8 cm
65 cm
Wheelbase
163 cm
151.9 cm
Ground Clearance
12 cm
10 cm
Dry Weight
316.2 kg
251 kg
Wet Weight
330.2 kg
260 kg

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