Brough Superior SS100 Bert Le Vack vs Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Brough Superior SS100 Bert Le Vackstacks up against the Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBrough Superior SS100 Bert Le VackHarley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster
Model year20231978
Price
Engine997 cc997 cc
Horsepower102 hp57 hp
Torque87 Nm
Weight186 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Beringer Stainless Steel discs with 2 x four-piston Beringer radial calipersDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Beringer Stainless Steel disc with 1 x two-piston Beringer radial caliperSingle disc
Tires120/70-18 / 160/60-18 3.75-19 / 4.25-18

Brough Superior SS100 Bert Le Vack vs Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster — which should you buy?

Picking between the Brough Superior SS100 Bert Le Vack and the Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Brough Superior SS100 Bert Le Vack brings 102 hp in a 186 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster counters with 57 hp.

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: