Across the 2009, 2010 and 2011 model years, the Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883R motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 535.9 lb (243.1 kg) to 553.4 lb (251 kg).
Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883R weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. 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 883R Sportster 883R?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883R is lighter than about 63.7% of 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 535.9 lb (243.1 kg) to 553.4 lb (251 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 883 cc |
| Torque | 48.7 lb-ft (66 Nm) to 51.6 lb-ft (70 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.08 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.33 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.6 cc / lb to 1.65 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60.7 lb / 100 cc to 62.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% to 3.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 556.5 lb (252.4 kg) to 573.9 lb (260.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883R weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883R?
Listed dry weight is 535.9 lb (243.1 kg) to 553.4 lb (251 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883R heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 36th percentile among 51 compatible Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Does the Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883R weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.3 US gal (12.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 20.5 lb (9.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 733.4 lb (332.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883R dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 556.5 lb (252.4 kg) to 573.9 lb (260.3 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883R torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.08 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.33 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883R have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.6 cc per lb to 1.65 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883R compare with the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 46.3 lb (21 kg) lighter than the compatible median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.