For the 2008 model year, the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 563.1 lb (255.4 kg).
Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police 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 Sportster Police?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police is lighter than about 57.8% 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 Sportster Police weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 563.1 lb (255.4 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 882.7 cc |
| Torque | 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) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.77 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.57 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 63.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 583.6 lb (264.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police weigh?
The source data gives 563.1 lb (255.4 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 42nd percentile for weight among 51 compatible Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police?
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 XL 883 Sportster Police weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 743.1 lb (337 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 Sportster Police be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 583.6 lb (264.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police with a full tank?
The page calculates about 583.6 lb (264.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight number.
What is the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 9.77 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.57 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police above or below the typical Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 36.6 lb (16.6 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.