Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster vs Boom Trikes Sportster (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadsterstacks up against the Boom Trikes Sportster. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Sportster 883 RoadsterBoom Trikes Sportster
Model year20142011
Price$7,495
Engine883 cc883 cc
Horsepower52 hp52 hp
Torque70 Nm70 Nm
Weight255 kg
Seat height30 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity3.3 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Dual-pistonSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Dual-pistonDouble disc
Tires100/90-B19 / 150/80-B16 255/40-17

Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster vs Boom Trikes Sportster — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster and the Boom Trikes Sportster usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster brings 52 hp in a 255 kg package, while the Boom Trikes Sportster counters with 52 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: