Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1100 Evolution De Luxe vs Honda CB1100 EX (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1100 Evolution De Luxestacks up against the Honda CB1100 EX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1100 Evolution De LuxeHonda CB1100 EX
Model year19872019
Price
Engine1101 cc1140 cc
Horsepower54 hp89 hp
Torque91 Nm
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single-piston. ABS.
TiresMJ 90-19 / MT 90-16 110/80-R18 / 140/70-R18

Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1100 Evolution De Luxe vs Honda CB1100 EX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1100 Evolution De Luxe and the Honda CB1100 EX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1100 Evolution De Luxe brings 54 hp, while the Honda CB1100 EX counters with 89 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: