2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
45.0 km/h / 28.0 mph
Weight
573.2 pounds
2025 BMW R 12G/S 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Power
81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
229 kg / 505 lbs
Full Specifications
General
CommentsLithium Iron Phosphate 48V/20Ah battery, 16.8 kg. Range 60 km. Recharging time: 4 hours. Made in Taiwan.-
Year-2025
ColoursHard Candy Voodoo Purple Flake, Sand Cammo Denim, Black Denim, Amber Whiskey-
Make Model-BMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Seat Height (in.)25.7 inches-
Wheelbase (in.)59.8 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,519 mm-
Width (in.)24.6 inches-
Seat Height (mm)653 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)3.9 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)99 mm-
Height (in.)39.6 inches-
Height (mm)1,005 mm-
Length (in.)85.8 inches-
Width (mm)625 mm-
Length (mm)2,179 mm-
Seat Height653 mm / 25.7 in.860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1,519 mm / 59.8 in.1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Height1,005 mm / 39.6 in.-
Length2,179 mm / 85.8 in.2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width625 mm / 24.6 in.830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)573.2 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)260.0 kg229
Oil Capacity (Quarts)0.17 quarts-
Oil Capacity (l)2.60 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)3.30 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)553.3 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)251-
Fuel Capacity (l)12.49 litres-
Dry Weight251 kg / 553.3 lbs-
Fuel Capacity12.49 litres / 3.30 gallons15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight260.0 kg / 573.2 lbs229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)45.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)28.0 mph-
Top Speed45.0 km/h / 28.0 mph-
Max Power-81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque72.95 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) @ 33750115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.0383 HP/kg-
Engine
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (mm)76.2 x 96.8 mm-
Displacement (cc)883.32 cc-
CO2107.0 CO-
Displacement (ci)53.90 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 3.8 inches-
Displacement-1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailAir-cooled, Evolution®Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)-
Bore x Stroke-101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio8.9:112:1
Cooling System-Air/oil cooled
EmissionsZero emissionControlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
Engine LubricationDry sump-
ExhaustChrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers-
Fuel Consumption4.61 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.02 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Type-Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bathSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBeltUniversal shaft
Gear Ratios-1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Trail (mm)117 mm-
Trail (in.)4.6 inches-
Frame TypeSteel tubeFour-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - FrontDual Hydraulic Shock Absorber45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearSingle Hydraulic Shock AbsorberAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Rake30.5°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail117 mm / 4.6 in.120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front-210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-200 mm / 7.9 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationHandlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights-
Lighting systemHigh beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional)-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle disc2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
RimsBlack, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum-
Rims - Front-2.15 x 21
Rims - Rear-4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)
Tyres - Front100/90-B1990/90/21
Tyres - Rear150/80-B16150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
Wheels-Aluminium cross-spoke wheels