Brough Superior AMB 001 vs Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Brough Superior AMB 001stacks up against the Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBrough Superior AMB 001Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster
Model year20231978
Price
Engine997 cc997 cc
Horsepower180 hp57 hp
Weight180 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Stainless Steel discs with 2 x four-piston radial callipersDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Stainless Steel disc with 1 x two-piston caliperSingle disc
Tires200/55-ZR17 / 120/70-ZR17 3.75-19 / 4.25-18

Brough Superior AMB 001 vs Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster — which should you buy?

Picking between the Brough Superior AMB 001 and the Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Brough Superior AMB 001 brings 180 hp in a 180 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster counters with 57 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: