Harley-Davidson Sportster Superlow vs Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Sportster Superlowstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Sportster SuperlowHarley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833
Model year20192013
Price$8,699$7,999
Engine883 cc883 cc
Horsepower52 hp
Torque75 Nm75 Nm
Weight247 kg251 kg
Seat height26 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. Two-piston calliper.Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. Two-piston calliper.Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR18 / 150/60-ZR17 100/90-B19 / 150/80-B16

Harley-Davidson Sportster Superlow vs Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Sportster Superlow and the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Superlow brings 52 hp in a 247 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 counters with its own power figure at 251 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 has the lower MSRP.

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: