Across 5 covered model years from 1988 to 1992, the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 De Luxe motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 489.4 lb (222 kg).
Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 De Luxe 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.
Heavy Motorcycle
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 XLH Sportster 883 De Luxe weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 489.4 lb (222 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 883 cc |
| Power | 48 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.25 US gal (8.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14 lb (6.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.81 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.2 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.8 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 2.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 De Luxe weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 De Luxe ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 489.4 lb (222 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Does the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 De Luxe weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1988-1992 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 De Luxe fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.25 US gal (8.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14 lb (6.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 De Luxe with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 669.4 lb (303.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 De Luxe have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 9.81 hp per 100 lb.
How many cc does the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 De Luxe have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.8 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 De Luxe feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.