Harley-Davidson 883R vs Harley-Davidson Softail Slim Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	883 cc	1690 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12.5 L	18.9 L
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	8.8:1	9.6:1
Bore X Stroke	76.2 mm x 96.8 mm	98.4 mm x 111 mm
Engine Type	Evolution, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled	Twin Cam 103B, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 2 Exhaust	2 into 2 Exhaust
Emission Control	Cataltic Converter	Cataltic Converter
Clutch Type	Manual	Manual
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	2
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooling	Air Cooling
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive

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Dimension

Oil Tank Capacity	2.3 L	3.5 L
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheelbase	1524 mm	1635 mm
Kerb Weight	238 kg	318 kg
Dry Weight	247 kg	305 kg
Height	744 mm	--
Ground Clearance	141 mm	112 mm
Length	2250 mm	2350 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition Type	CDI	CDI
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI
Fuel Reserve	2.65 L	--

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Twin Sided Swing Arm	Twin Sided Swing Arm

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	100/90 B19	130/90 R16
Rear Tyre	150/80 B16	180/70 R16
Front Wheel Size	B19	R16
Rear Wheel Size	B16	R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12V

12V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	Smart Security System Smart Security System	Smart Security System Smart Security System
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Cruise Cruise	Cruise Cruise
Launch Control	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	No	No
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	Yes
Navigator	optional optional	optional optional
Tachometer	No	No

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Electrical

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	Optional Optional	Yes
Indicator Light	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	No	No
Body Frame Material	Mild Steel Mild Steel	Mild Steel Mild Steel
Body Frame Type	Swing Arm Swing Arm	Swing Arm Swing Arm
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Low-Slung Low-Slung	Bobber Bobber
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Windscreen Windscreen	Windscreen Windscreen

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc