Harley Davidson Sportster Superlow vs Harley Davidson Street 750

First released in 2010, the HARLEY DAVIDSON SUPERLOW quickly grew in popularity. The Harley Superlow shared many similarities with retro-style cruisers, except it had a smaller seat height, ground clearance, and engine. It was also considered the cruiser with the lowest seat height with the smallest engine ever made by Harley Davidson at the time. Over the years, the Harley Superlow did not receive many significant changes. The Harley Superlow was also considered the cheapest Harley model until the release of the Street series.

First launched in 2014, the STREET 750 came before the smaller variant, STREET 500. Both motorcycles have smaller engines compared to other Harley heavyweight cruisers. These motorcycles also weighed less and were more affordable. Both are considered entry-level Harley models. The Street cruisers have unique riding styles and share a similar design, chassis, ergonomics, and looks. However, they do differ in terms of performance.

The HARLEY SUPERLOW is a classic-looking cruiser covered in a chrome finish. The fuel tank and chopped front and rear mudguards are the only colored parts. The design of this SINGLE-SEAT cruiser was inspired by traditional-style cruisers. The Harley SuperLow has classic-style side indicators, headlights, and an analog speedometer with a small digital display. It has a 39 mm telescopic fork at the front, capable of performing wheel travel of 104 mm (4.09 in), and a single 300 mm disc brake with a tire size of 120/70 ZR-18 59W. At the rear, it has dual preload adjustable shocks, capable of performing wheel travel of 64 mm (2.5 in), and a single 260 mm disc brake with a tire size of 150/60 ZR-17 66W.

The HARLEY STREET 750 is a matte black cruiser with a small front FAIRING and a matte black two-into-one exhaust. Street 750 has a newer design and chassis that differs from traditional-style cruisers. Street 750 is covered in a matte black finish, except for the fuel tank and FENDER. Street 750 has a traditional-style analog speedometer with a small display. At the front, it has non-adjustable dual shocks on a 37 mm fork capable of performing wheel travel of 140 mm (5.5 in), and a single disc brake with a tire size of 100/80 R17. At the rear, it has dual preload adjustable shocks, capable of performing wheel travel of 94 mm (3.5 in), a single disc brake, and a tire size of 140/75 R15.

The Harley Superlow contains 45^o V-Twin four-stroke engine with two valves per cylinder. This engine can offer horsepower of 68 hp @ 4,400 rpm and a torque of 53.8 ft-lbs (73 Nm) @ 3,750 rpm. It is designed with a bore size of 76.2 in and a stroke size of 96.8 mm, operating on a belt drive train system and a five-speed transmission. The Harley SuperLow has a fuel tank capacity of 4.5 gal (17 L) equipped with an electronic sequential port fuel injection system that can deliver a fuel mileage of 51 MPG (21.7 km/l).

The Harley Street 750 contains a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 60^o V-Twin engine with 60^o a crank angle and four valves per cylinder, it has a displacement size of 45.7 cu in (749-cc). This engine has a horsepower of 53 hp and a torque of 43.5 ft-lbs (59 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm. The Harley Street 750 operates on a belt drive train system and has a six-speed transmission. It has a fuel tank capacity of 3.5 gal (13.2 L) equipped with Mikuni single port fuel injection that can deliver a fuel mileage of 58 MPG (24.9 km/l).

The Harley Superlow is a classic-looking cruiser with a traditional riding position. It has mid-mounted footrests with wide and curved HANDLEBARS that ensure better overall handling. The Harley SuperLow has an overall length of 2,225 mm (87.6 in), a wheelbase of 1,500 mm (59 mm), a trail size of 145 mm (5.7 in), and a rake angle of . The Harley SuperLow’s seat height of 705 mm (27.7 in) and ground clearance of 99 mm (3.93 in) make it an excellent motorcycle for shorter riders.

The Harley Street 750 is a cruiser with a more modern design unique from the other traditional Harley cruisers. It has wide and slightly curved HANDLEBARS to allow the rider to relax his/her arms and ensure comfortable handling. The Harley Street 750 has an overall length of 2,215 mm (87.2 in), a wheelbase of 1,520 mm (59.84 in), a trail size of 115.06 mm (4.53 in), and a rake angle of It also has a seat height of 652.7 mm (25.7 in) with a good ground clearance of 144.78 mm (5.7 in).

Both motorcycles are good for beginners, but handling depends on the individual skills of the rider. Street 750 is a lightweight cruiser with a seat height slightly lower than the Superlow. While the Superlow has a bigger engine size and can produce more horsepower and torque, it is also heavier than the Street 750. Due to being more lightweight and having a reasonably powerful engine, Street 750 is the better option for novice riders.

The Harley Superlow has a bigger engine, a more retro-looking chassis, a traditional design, and a traditional riding position. Meanwhile, Street 750 has a smaller engine with a uniquely modern design and riding position. Therefore, the Superlow holds slightly more resale value than the Street 750 due to more riders preferring traditional-style cruisers.

Yes, the Harley Superlow is very comfortable for shorter riders. It has a lower seat height of 27.7 in, lower ground clearance, and mid-mounted footrests. This allows the rider to rest their feet flat on the ground when stopped and offers a relaxing leg position requiring less bending and stretching.

The Street 750 is lighter and has a smaller, more easily manageable engine than the Harley Superlow. Due to having less weight, the Street 750 is also easier to handle and maneuver through traffic. Street 750 also has a lower seat height and more ground clearance than the Superlow. Lastly, Street 750 comes at a more affordable price than Street 750.

The Harley Davidson Superlow and Street 750 are cruisers equipped with V-Twin engines. However, they differ when it comes to engine size, performance, design, ergonomics, riding style, price, weight, etc. Depending on the type of rider you are, you will need the cruiser best suited to your needs. Neither of them comes with pre-installed SADDLEBAGS, LUGGAGE BAGS, or crash bars. However, any add-ons you wish to install on your motorcycle can be purchased from aftermarket stores.