For the 2007 model year, the Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 591.1 lb (268.1 kg) and a dry weight of 565 lb (256.3 kg).
Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster 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.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom is lighter than about 72.3% 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 XL883C Sportster Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 591.1 lb (268.1 kg) |
| Dry weight | 565 lb (256.3 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 882.7 cc |
| Torque | 55 lb-ft (74.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.31 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.49 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 593 lb (269 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 591.1 lb (268.1 kg), while dry weight is 565 lb (256.3 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 72.3% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom?
A full tank works out to about 28 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 771.1 lb (349.7 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 593 lb (269 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom?
Available years with both measurements show about 26 lb (11.8 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 of the Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.7% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 9.31 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 XL883C Sportster Custom engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.49 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.