For the 2012 model year, the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 563.1 lb (255.4 kg) and a dry weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg).
Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster 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 XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster is lighter than about 88.1% 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 XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 563.1 lb (255.4 kg) |
| 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 | 9.17 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 | 573.9 lb (260.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 563.1 lb (255.4 kg), while dry weight is 553.4 lb (251 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 88.1% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster?
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 XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster 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 wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 573.9 lb (260.3 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 9.7 lb (4.4 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 9.17 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 many cc does the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster have per pound?
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.
How does the Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster compare with the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 108.9 lb (49.4 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 672 lb (304.8 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.