For the 2002 model year, the Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster 883 Hugger motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 518.1 lb (235 kg).
Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster 883 Hugger 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 XLH 883 Sportster 883 Hugger?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster 883 Hugger is lighter than about 85.3% 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 XLH 883 Sportster 883 Hugger weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 883 cc |
| Torque | 49.4 lb-ft (67 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 | 9.54 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.7 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 58.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% |
| Weight with full tank | 538.6 lb (244.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster 883 Hugger weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster 883 Hugger weigh?
The source data gives 518.1 lb (235 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster 883 Hugger weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 85.3% of 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster 883 Hugger?
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 XLH 883 Sportster 883 Hugger weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 698.1 lb (316.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster 883 Hugger be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 538.6 lb (244.3 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster 883 Hugger have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 9.54 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 XLH 883 Sportster 883 Hugger displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.7 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster 883 Hugger weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 81.6 lb (37 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 599.7 lb (272 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster 883 Hugger easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.