Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Evolution De Luxe vs Triumph Sprint 900 (1997)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Evolution De Luxestacks up against the Triumph Sprint 900. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Evolution De LuxeTriumph Sprint 900
Model year19871997
Price
Engine883 cc885 cc
Horsepower46 hp98 hp
Torque83 Nm
Weight215 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
TiresMJ 90-19 / MT 90-16

Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Evolution De Luxe vs Triumph Sprint 900 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Evolution De Luxe and the Triumph Sprint 900 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Evolution De Luxe brings 46 hp, while the Triumph Sprint 900 counters with 98 hp at 215 kg.

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: