Across 5 covered model years from 2013 to 2018, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 564.4 lb (256 kg) to 573.2 lb (260 kg) and dry weights ranging from 544.5 lb (247 kg) to 553.4 lb (251 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom is lighter than about 80.7% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 564.4 lb (256 kg) to 573.2 lb (260 kg) |
| Dry weight | 544.5 lb (247 kg) to 553.4 lb (251 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 883.3 cc |
| Power | 52.3 hp |
| Torque | 50.2 lb-ft (68 Nm) to 55 lb-ft (74.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.49 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2013 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.12 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.96 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.89 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.6 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.54 cc / lb to 1.57 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 63.9 lb / 100 cc to 64.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% to 3.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 565.1 lb (256.3 kg) to 573.9 lb (260.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 564.4 lb (256 kg) to 573.2 lb (260 kg), while dry weight is 544.5 lb (247 kg) to 553.4 lb (251 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 80.7% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom?
A full tank works out to about 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) from the listed 3.3 US gal (12.49 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 753.2 lb (341.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 9.12 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 34th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the difference between Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 19.8 lb (9 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 8.89 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.6 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.54 cc per lb to 1.57 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Harley-Davidson website.