For the 2002 model year, the Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 540.1 lb (245 kg).
Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster is lighter than about 75.5% of 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 540.1 lb (245 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 883 cc |
| Torque | 50.2 lb-ft (68 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.29 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.63 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 560.7 lb (254.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster weigh?
The source data gives 540.1 lb (245 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 75.5% of 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster?
A full tank works out to about 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) from the listed 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 720.1 lb (326.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 560.7 lb (254.3 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much of the Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 3.8% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 9.29 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 XL 883 R Sportster engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.63 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster from the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 59.5 lb (27 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 599.7 lb (272 kg) in this dataset.
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.