2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883L Comparison Photo Gallery

2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883L

See where the 2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883L stacks up in our 2010 Middleweight Cruiser Shootout.

The low MSRP may be the biggest highlight of the Sportster.

2010 Middleweight Cruiser Shootout Horsepower Dyno Chart: Sportster Dyno stats:
46.6 hp @ 5,600 rpm (second-highest)

2010 Middleweight Cruiser Shootout Torque Dyno Chart: Sportster Dyno 45.3 lb-ft @ 5100 rpm (third-highest)

2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883L Dyno Numbers

Our four cruiser riders rolled into Julian, California. To raise hell? No, there's this great pie place. No, we're not joking.

The 883 Low's ergos favor smaller riders, with our taller testers feeling cramped behind the controls.

Purpose built for the smaller-statured, the Sporster Low features a close reach to the bars and pegs.

Classic lines that haven't changed much since its inception more than 50 years ago, the Sportster's styling stood out.

We enjoyed getting to know the old Sportster again. It may not be the ideal mount for larger riders, but it is an affordable, and fun, entry to the H-D brand.

The Sportster chassis the most rigid of the lot.

The low MSRP may be the biggest highlight of the Sportster.

The small instrument cluster was notable
placement, making it easier to view while
on the move.

Its a shame the new 883 Iron could not be had for our test, as its looks and feel would have better meshed with the shootout competition and our test rider dimensions.

The push-rod, air-cooled Twin
of the Sportster anchors the entire styling
of the American bike.

The 39mm non-adjustable fork and preload adjustable rear shocks don’t hinder spirited rides, though the low ground clearance does.

The ergos took some getting used to, but the Sportster won over riders with its spunky Twin.

Dyno charts and rider descriptions don’t do the engine full justice, as the Sportster sounds the best too.

Far more slender, with a narrow tank and frame, the Sporty style reduces itself to the most elemental aspects of riding.

The Sportster zips around with ease, but the low pegs hinder cornering on twisty roads.

Better classified as a standard than a crusier, the Sportster’s upright riding position contrasts the feet-forward ergos of its shootout rivals.

The 26.3 inch seat height, combined with its remarkably trim width, makes touching the ground effortless.

More spare and stripped down than its shootout competitors, the visual differences of the Sportster alone are striking.