Belt drive is quieter, but can be damaged by stones caught between belt and sprocket.
The advantage of having a belt drive is that you don't have to worry about the chain coming off. The disadvantage is that you need to replace a belt every 2 years or so.
Positive, No chain or belt to break. Negative, Noisy.
Belt Drive
It is chain drive.
A 2003 sportster has a chain drive for the promary, firm the engine to the transmission, and a belt drive final drive. The final drive is from the transmission to the rear wheel.
chain
AnswerHere's a good write-up:Chain
Chain drive, Belt drive and Gear drive.
Which belt? There is no cam belt it's chain drive. Cheers robbo
it belt drive
It has a timing belt.