Harley Davidson Sportster Superlow vs Harley Davidson Street 750

• Table of Contents
• 1. HARLEY SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS STREET 750
• 2. DETAILED SPECS COMPARISON: HARLEY SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS STREET 750
• 3. SIMILARITIES & DIFFERENCES: HARLEY SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS STREET 750
• 4. DESIGN: HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS STREET 750
• 4.1 Design: Harley Davidson Superlow
• 4.2 Design: Harley Davidson Street 750
• 5. ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: HARLEY SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS STREET 750
• 5.1 Engine & Performance: Harley Davidson Superlow
• 5.2 Engine & Performance: Harley Davidson Street 750
• 6. COMFORT & ERGONOMICS: HARLEY SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS STREET 750
• 6.1 Comfort & Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Superlow
• 6.2 Comfort & Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Street 750
• 7. TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES: HARLEY SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS STREET 750
• 8. PROS & CONS: HARLEY SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS STREET 750
• 8.1 Pros & Cons: Harley Davidson Superlow
• 8.2 Pros & Cons: Harley Davidson Street 750
• 9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• 9.1 Which is the better beginner motorcycle: the Harley Street 750 or the Harley Superlow?
• 9.2 Which has a better resale value: the Superlow or the Street 750?
• 9.3 Is the Harley Davidson Superlow comfortable for shorter riders?
• 9.4 Why prefer the Harley Street 750 over the Harley Superlow?
• 10. TAKEAWAY

1. HARLEY SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS HARLEY 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.

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2. DETAILED SPECS COMPARISON: HARLEY SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS STREET 750

	Harley Davidson	Harley Davidson
BASIC INFORMATION
Year	2020	2020
Model	Superlow	Street 750
Motorcycle Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Base Price	$9,349	$7,599
Colors	Vivid Black, Barracuda Silver, and River Rock Gray/ Vivid Black	Barracuda Silver Deluxe, Vivid Black, Vivid Black Deluxe, Black Denim, and Performance Orange
ENGINE & SYSTEMS
Displacement	53.9 cu in (883 cc)	45.7 cu in (750 cc)
Engine Type	Evolution, V-Twin	Revolution X, V-Twin
Cooling System	Air-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Compression Ratio	9:1	11:1
Stroke	96.8 mm (3.81 in)	66 mm (2.6 in)
Bore	76.2 mm (3 in)	85 mm (3.34 in)
Cylinders	Two	Two
Drive Train	Belt	Belt
Transmission	Five-Speed	Six-Speed
Clutch	Multi-plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Starter	Electric	Electric
Exhaust	Two-into-two	Two-into-One
Fuel Delivery System	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection	Mikuni Single Port Fuel Injection 38 mm bore
PERFORMANCE & CAPACITY
Horsepower	68 hp	53 hp
Torque	53.8 ft-lbs (73 Nm) @ 3,750 rpm	43.5 ft-lbs (59 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.5 gal (17 L)	3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Mileage	51 MPG (21.7 km/l)	58 MPG (24.9 km/l)
Oil Capacity	2.8 quarts (2.7 L)	3.2 quarts (3.1 L)
DIMENSIONS
Trail	145 mm (5.7 in)	115.062 mm (4.53 in)
Rake	31.1o	32o
Seat Height	705 mm (27.7 in)	652.78 mm (25.7 in)
Wheelbase	1,500 mm (59 in)	1,520 mm (59.84 in)
Weight	568.8 lbs (258 kg)	514 lbs (233 kg)
Ground Clearance	99 mm (3.93 in)	144.78 mm (5.7 in)
Length	2,225 mm (87.6 in)	2,215 mm (87.2 in)

3. SIMILARITIES & DIFFERENCES: HARLEY SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS STREET 750

Key Similarities	Key Differences
Both consists of mid-mounted footrests	The Superlow does not have a passenger seat, while the Street 750 does
Both consists of a belt drive train system	The Superlow has a two-into-two exhaust system, while the Street 750 has a two-into-one exhaust system
Both consists of dual shocks at the rear and at the front	The Superlow has a larger engine than the Street 750
Both consists of the single-disc brake at the rear and at the front	The Superlow does not have a front fairing, while the Street 750 does
Both consists of an analog speedometer	The Superlow has its license plate above the tail light, while the Street 750 has its license plate below the tail light
Both contain the same style of side mirrors	Both motorcycles have their fuel caps placed on different parts of their fuel tanks
Both have round halogen headlights	The Superlow has a bigger fuel tank than the Street 750
	The Street 750 has a six-speed transmission, while the Superlow has a five-speed transmission
	Both have different styles of handlebars
	The Superlow is covered in chrome, while the Street 750 is covered in matte black
	Both have side indicators in different positions

4. DESIGN: HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS STREET 750

4.1 Design: Harley Davidson Superlow

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.

4.2 Design: Harley Davidson Street 750

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.

5. ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: HARLEY SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS STREET 750

5.1 Engine & Performance: Harley Davidson Superlow

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).

5.2 Engine & Performance: Harley Davidson Street 750

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).

6. COMFORT & ERGONOMICS: HARLEY SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS STREET 750

6.1 Comfort & Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Superlow

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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.

6.2 Comfort & Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Street 750

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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).

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7. TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES: HARLEY SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS STREET 750

FEATURES	SUPERLOW	HARLEY STREET 750
ABS	Optional	Optional
Instrument Cluster	Handlebar-mounted	Handlebar-mounted
Clock	✔	X
Engine Kill Switch	✔	✔
Speedometer	✔	✔
Odometer	✔	✔
Tachometer	X	X
Gear Indicator	X	X
Fuel Gauge	✔	✔
Fuel Warning Indicator	✔	✔
Low Battery Indicator	✔	X
Low Oil Indicator	✔	✔
Slip & Assist Clutch	X	X

8. PROS & CONS: HARLEY SPORTSTER SUPERLOW VS STREET 750

8.1 Pros & Cons: Harley Davidson Superlow

HARLEY DAVIDSON SUPERLOW PROS	HARLEY DAVIDSON SUPERLOW CONS
Entry-level cruiser motorcycle	No passenger seat
Good stability and handling	Lower ground clearance
Good throttle response	Not recommended for taller and heavyweight riders
ABS is optional feature	Engine generates more heat
Classic design	No cruise control
Traditional riding position	Stiff seat offers little comfort on longer rides
Reliable engine
Less vibration at higher rpm

8.2 Pros & Cons: Harley Davidson Street 750

HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET 750 PROS	HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET 750 CONS
Passenger seat is included	Vibrations at higher rpm
ABS is optional feature	Discontinued
Comfortable seat	No luggage bags
Easy to maneuver	Hard brakes
Reasonable price	Uncomfortable for heavyweight riders
Satisfying ground clearance
Ideal seat height
Lightweight

9. FAQ

9.1 Which is the better beginner motorcycle: the Harley Street 750 or the Harley Superlow?

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.

9.2 Which has a better resale value: the Superlow or the Street 750?

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.

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9.3 Is the Harley Davidson Superlow comfortable for shorter riders?

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.

9.4 Why prefer the Harley Street 750 over the Harley Superlow?

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.

10. TAKEAWAY

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.

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