For the 2008 model year, the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg).
Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 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 XL883R Sportster?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster is lighter than about 63.7% 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 XL883R Sportster weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 553.4 lb (251 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 883 cc |
| Torque | 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) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.33 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.6 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 62.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 573.9 lb (260.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster?
Listed dry weight is 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 XL883R Sportster 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.
How much does the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 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 XL883R Sportster 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 XL883R Sportster 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 573.9 lb (260.3 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 573.9 lb (260.3 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.7% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.33 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.6 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.