Harley-Davidson Iron 883 vs BMW F 850 GS Adventure
Iron 883 vs F 850 GS Adventure
Key Highlights | Harley-Davidson Iron 883 | BMW F 850 GS Adventure |
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Price | Rs.11.99 Lakh | Rs.13.75 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 883 cc | 853 cc |
Power | 50.78 PS @ 6000 rpm | 93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 22 kmpl | 24.4 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Iron 883 specifications | F 850 GS Adventure specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | N/A | 15.73 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 3.8 | 4.0 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.5 Litres | 23 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 883 cc | 853 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Iron 883 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | F 850 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | - | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | - | 305 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 19 inch | 32 |
Front Wheel Size | 19 inch | 21 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | 40 psi | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 40 psi | 42 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 40 psi | 36 |
Rear Wheel Size | 19 inch | 17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Front Suspension | 39 mm Showa | Upside-dowtelescopifork4mm |
Rear Suspension | Coil Over Preload Dual Adjustable | Cast aluminium dual swing arm& central WAD spring strut& |
Front Tyre Size | 100/90-B19 | 90/90 - 21 |
Instrumentation
Iron 883 Instrumentation | F 850 GS Adventure Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | - | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | - | No |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Yes |
Gear Indicator | 140 | Yes |
Tachometer | No | Digital |
Speedometer | Analogue | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Iron 883 Exterior | F 850 GS Adventure Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Dual Channel ABS | Yes |
Warranty
Iron 883 Warranty | F 850 GS Adventure Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years/Unlimited kms | 3 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
Iron 883 Body & Suspension | F 850 GS Adventure Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Mild Steel Tubular Frame | Bridge-type frame& steel shell construction |
Engine & Transmission
Iron 883 Engine & Transmission | F 850 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 4 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Ignition | CDI | - |
Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 883 cc | 853 cc |
Engine Type | Air-Cooled Evolution | - |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Type | - | Maintenance Free |
Charging Time | V-Twin | - |
Fast Charging | Mild Steel Tubular Frame | - |
Range | 292 km/charge | - |
Top Speed | 170 kmph | 197 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 76.2 x 97.8 mm | 84 mm x 77 mm |
Charging Socket | No | - |
Comfort & Convenience
Iron 883 Comfort & Convenience | F 850 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | No | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | No | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | No | 3 |
Service Reminder Indicator | No | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | No | Yes |
Console Type | Analogue and Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | No | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
Iron 883 Safety | F 850 GS Adventure Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | No | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | - | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | - | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | No | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | No | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Brake Assist | No | - |
Power Modes | No | 3 |
Slipper Clutch | No | Wet Multiplate |
Traction Control System | No | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Iron 883 Dimensions & Capacity | F 850 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2185 mm | 2300 mm |
Width | 850 mm | 939 mm |
Height | 1140 mm | 1437 mm |
Wheelbase | 1515 mm | 1593 mm |
Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.5 Litres | 23 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 2.64 Litres | 3 Litres |
Body Type | Cruiser | Adventure |
Seat Height | 760 mm | 860 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 256 kg | 248 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
Iron 883 Entertainment & Communication | F 850 GS Adventure Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | No | - |
Pros & Cons
Iron 883 Pros & Cons | F 850 GS Adventure Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Iron 883 and BMW F 850 GS Adventure
Safety
Iron 883 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . F 850 GS Adventure has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Harley-Davidson Iron 883 has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Luggage Space, Engine Kill Switch and BMW F 850 GS Adventure, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.
Transmission
Harley-Davidson Iron 883 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and F 850 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Harley-Davidson Iron 883 has a 12.5 Litres fuel tank with 1140 mm seat height. BMW F 850 GS Adventure has 1437 mm seat height and 23 Litres fuel tank capacity.