2017 Iron 883 Top Speed Mph

The average top speed for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is around 115 mph and the average time from 0 to 60 mph is around 4.3 seconds. The fastest model, the FXDR, reaches 160 mph and the time from 0 to 60 mph is around 2.5 seconds.

Overview

In this article, we look at how fast Harley-Davidson motorcycles are and how that compares to other motorcycles.

We will look at the following:

How fast are Harley-Davidsons?
How they compare to other motorcycles
What does all of this really mean?
Video – Racing Harley-Davidson

How fast are Harley-Davidsons?

The average top speed for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is around 115 mph and the average time from 0 to 60 mph is around 4.3 seconds. I was able to calculate this from data I collected from various sources but as you can see in the table below there are still a few I was unable to find.

The collected data are all from the latest models (2019 and 2020).

Model	Top Speed	0-60 mph
Livewire	110 mph*	3,0 sec*
Street Rod	110 mph	4,5 sec
Street 750	110 mph	4,6 sec
Iron 883	105 mph	5,6 sec
Forty Eight	110 mph	4,3 sec
Iron 1200	118 mph	4,2 sec
Roadster	110 mph	4,2 sec
Low Rider S	120 mph	4,0 sec
Deluxe	NA	NA
Fat Bob 114	110 mph	3,5 sec
Sport Glide	115 mph	NA
Softail Slim	125 mph	4,2 sec
Low Rider	120 mph	NA
Street Bob	125 mph	4,5 sec
Heritage Classic	110 mph	4,4 sec
Breakout 114	115 mph	4,6 sec
Fat Boy 114	110 mph	5,0 sec
FXDR 114	160 mph	2,5 sec
Road Glide Limited	105 mph	5,0 sec

*Updated 11 September 2020

How they compare to other motorcycles and vehicles

The fastest Harley-Davidson motorcycle (FXDR) just almost reaches the speed that a decent sportbike is able to do. But if you consider the fact that it's still a cruiser, those numbers are actually quite impressive, especially the time from 0 to 60 mph.

Model	Top Speed	0-60 mph
Honda CBR 1000 RR	178 mph	2,9 sec
Ducati Panigale V4	191 mph	2,8 sec
Porsche 911	183 mph	4,2 sec
Average H-D	115 mph	4,3 sec
H-D FXDR 114	160 mph	2,5 sec
H-D Iron 883	105 mph	5,6 sec

What does all of this really mean?

I would like to ask you a question; why does the top speed matter so much to you? I mean, even the Iron 883 reaches a decent speed above the national speed limit. Are you planning on taking it to the track? If not, why the hell do you care how fast it goes?

Harleys haven't been in the racing scene since the 60s. Well, that's not completely true (see the video at the end). They aren't targeting the guys and gals that have a death wish, instead, they want to attract those that want to live (kinda like a liberation movement).

But we all know freedom isn't free and the same goes for buying one of Harley-Davidson's "freedom machines". They are expensive and that might make you think twice before buying one. But still, they offer a lot more than speed if you have ever heard one start and idle.

Sound of a Harley-Davidson

Video – Racing Harley-Davidson

Final words

Of course, I don't know why you would like to have this information but I hope it helps. I want to be clear on this. I love my sportbikes and a naked bike is like my spirit animal, but there's a lot more to riding motorcycles than just going fast.

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2017 Iron 883 Top Speed Mph