Harley-Davidson Iron 883 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Iron 883 or Kawasaki Ninja 1000? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Iron 883 and Ninja 1000. Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for Standard and Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for ABS BS6. Harley-Davidson Iron 883 is 2 cylinder, 883 cc Engine can generate 50.78 PS @ 6000 rpm power whereas Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is a 4 cylinder, 1043 cc Engine can generate 142 PS @ 10000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Iron 883 provides a mileage of 20 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and Ninja 1000 has a mileage of 17.2 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Iron 883 is available in 3 colours & 5 variants whereas Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is available in 3 colours & 2 variants.

Iron 883 vs Ninja 1000

Key Highlights	Harley-Davidson Iron 883	Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Price	Rs.11.99 Lakh	Rs.12.20 Lakh
Engine Capacity	883 cc	1043 cc
Power	50.78 PS @ 6000 rpm	142 PS @ 10000 rpm
Mileage/Range	22 kmpl	17.2 kmpl

Harley-Davidson Iron 883

Standard

Rs. 11.99 Lakh

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Kawasaki Ninja 1000

ABS BS6

Rs. 12.20 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

Iron 883 specifications	Ninja 1000 specifications
Variant Name	Standard	ABS BS6
On Road Price	N/A	N/A
User Rating	3.8 4 Reviews	4.2 4 Reviews
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 Litres	19 Litres
Engine Displacement	883 cc	1043 cc

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Iron 883 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Ninja 1000 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	19 inch	-
Front Wheel Size	19 inch	-
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	40 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	40 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	40 psi	-
Rear Wheel Size	19 inch	-
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	39 mm Showa	-
Rear Suspension	Coil Over Preload Dual Adjustable	Horizontal Back-link& gas-charged rear shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability / 144 mm
Front Tyre Size	100/90-B19	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre Size	150/80-B16	190/50 ZR17
Front Type	Disc	-
Rear Disc/Drum Size	292 mm	-
Rear Type	Disc	-

Instrumentation

Iron 883 Instrumentation	Ninja 1000 Instrumentation
Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	140	-
Tachometer	No	Analogue
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital

Exterior

Iron 883 Exterior	Ninja 1000 Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	-
LED headlight	Dual Channel ABS	-

Warranty

Iron 883 Warranty	Ninja 1000 Warranty
Basic Warranty	2 Years/Unlimited kms	2 Years/30000 kms

Body & Suspension

Iron 883 Body & Suspension	Ninja 1000 Body & Suspension
Colors	Iron 883 Colours	Ninja 1000 Colours
Images	Iron 883 Images	Ninja 1000 Images
Frame Type	Mild Steel Tubular Frame	Twin-tube& Aluminium

Engine & Transmission

Iron 883 Engine & Transmission	Ninja 1000 Engine & Transmission
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	-
Ignition	CDI	-
Spark Plugs	2 Per Cylinder	-
Engine Capacity	883 cc	1043 cc
Engine Type	Air-Cooled Evolution	Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four
No. of Cylinders	2	4
No. of valves per cylinder	2	4
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Battery Type	-	Is_delete
Charging Time	V-Twin	No
Fast Charging	Mild Steel Tubular Frame	-
Range	292 km/charge	-
Top Speed	170 kmph	250 kmph
Bore x Stroke	76.2 x 97.8 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Charging Socket	No	No

Comfort & Convenience

Iron 883 Comfort & Convenience	Ninja 1000 Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	No	-
Call/SMS Alerts	No	-
Front Storage Box	No	-
Geo Fencing	No	-
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	-
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	-
Pillion Backrest	No	-
Pillion Footrest	Yes	-
Riding Modes	No	-
Service Reminder Indicator	No	-
Under Seat Storage	No	-
GPS & Navigation	No	-
Console Type	Analogue and Digital	Analogue and Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	No	-
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes

Safety

Iron 883 Safety	Ninja 1000 Safety
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	-
Radial Tyres	Yes	-
Side Stand Alarm	No	-
Pass Light	Yes	-
Pillion Grabrail	No	-
Turn Signal	LED	-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Yes	Dual Channel
Brake Assist	No	-
Power Modes	No	-
Slipper Clutch	No	Multiplate Wet Clutch
Traction Control System	No	-

Dimensions & Capacity

Iron 883 Dimensions & Capacity	Ninja 1000 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	2185 mm	2100 mm
Width	850 mm	825 mm
Height	1140 mm	1190 mm
Wheelbase	1515 mm	1440 mm
Ground Clearance	140 mm	135 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 Litres	19 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	2.64 Litres	3.8 Litres
Body Type	Cruiser	Sports Bike
Seat Height	760 mm	835 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	256 kg	238 kg

Entertainment & Communication

Iron 883 Entertainment & Communication	Ninja 1000 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	No	-

Pros & Cons

Iron 883 Pros & Cons	Ninja 1000 Pros & Cons
Pros	Fuel injected Low seat height Very stylish look	Handsome styling Ride quality Stunning performance
Cons

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Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Standard

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX ABS BS6

Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Iron 883 and Kawasaki Ninja 1000

Comfort & Convenience

Harley-Davidson Iron 883 has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Luggage Space, Engine Kill Switch and Kawasaki Ninja 1000, on the other hand, has Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Harley-Davidson Iron 883 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Ninja 1000 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Harley-Davidson Iron 883 has a 12.5 Litres fuel tank with 1140 mm seat height. Kawasaki Ninja 1000 has 1190 mm seat height and 19 Litres fuel tank capacity.

Harley-Davidson Iron 883 and Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Owner Reviews

Iron 883 Review
Ninja 1000 Review

- PN
  Prathap NE
  19 Apr 2025
  5.0
  It is the absolute Cruiser.. The bike becomes a part you and the road.. Excellent torque to suit the ride. it is never the destination. Its journey always live to ride.
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  Divyansh
  2 Year ago
  3.5
  Good engine performance and excellent features but not look good & seat not comfortable
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  Dr Lokesh V
  3 Year ago
  3.8
  Its 883cc, V-twin engine has great low-end torque and a thumping exhaust note is just amazing.
  Likes (1)
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- AS
  Akash Shetty
  3 Year ago
  4.4
  Amazing riding experience Elegant look Regular service Maintenance is superb.
  Likes (4)
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