Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Evolution (reduced effect) vs Moto Guzzi Bellagio (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Evolution (reduced effect)stacks up against the Moto Guzzi Bellagio. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Evolution (reduced effect)Moto Guzzi Bellagio
Model year19872011
Price$10,760
Engine883 cc936 cc
Horsepower27 hp75 hp
Torque75 Nm
Weight223 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Stainless steel discs, floating Brembo calipers with 2 parallel pistons.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Fixed stainless steel disc, floating Brembo calipers with 2 parallel pistons.
TiresMJ 90-19 / MT 90-16 120/70-ZR18 / 180/55-ZR17

Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Evolution (reduced effect) vs Moto Guzzi Bellagio — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Evolution (reduced effect) and the Moto Guzzi Bellagio usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Evolution (reduced effect) brings 27 hp, while the Moto Guzzi Bellagio counters with 75 hp at 223 kg.

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: