Triumph America vs Harley-Davidson Sportster Superlow (2019)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Americastacks up against the Harley-Davidson Sportster Superlow. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Triumph America | Harley-Davidson Sportster Superlow |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 | 2019 |
| Price | $8,400 | $8,699 |
| Engine | 865 cc | 883 cc |
| Horsepower | 61 hp | 52 hp |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Weight | 231 kg | 247 kg |
| Seat height | 27 mm | 26 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.1 L | 4.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper | Single disc. Optional ABS. Two-piston calliper. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper | Single disc. Optional ABS. Two-piston calliper. |
| Tires | 130/90-16 / 170/80-B15 | 120/70-ZR18 / 150/60-ZR17 |
Triumph America vs Harley-Davidson Sportster Superlow — which should you buy?
Picking between the Triumph America and the Harley-Davidson Sportster Superlow usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph America brings 61 hp in a 231 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Sportster Superlow counters with 52 hp at 247 kg. On price, the Triumph America has the lower MSRP.
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: