Across 8 covered model years from 1988 to 2003, the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Hugger motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 491.6 lb (223 kg) and dry weights ranging from 507.1 lb (230 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson XLH 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.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Hugger?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Hugger is heavier than about 56.7% of 15 Harley-Davidson sport bikes 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 XLH Sportster 883 Hugger weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1999, 2000, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 491.6 lb (223 kg) |
| Dry weight | 507.1 lb (230 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 883 cc |
| Power | 48 hp |
| Torque | 47.9 lb-ft (65 Nm) to 49.4 lb-ft (67 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.25 US gal (8.5 L) to 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14 lb (6.3 kg) to 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1988 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.76 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.24 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.25 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.54 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.7 cc / lb to 1.8 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.7 lb / 100 cc to 58.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 2.8% to 4% |
| Weight with full tank | 527.6 lb (239.3 kg) to 538.6 lb (244.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Hugger weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Hugger weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 491.6 lb (223 kg), while dry weight is 507.1 lb (230 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Hugger weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 57th percentile for weight among 15 compatible Harley-Davidson sport bikes.
Are all Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Hugger model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Hugger?
A full tank works out to about 14 lb (6.3 kg) to 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) from the listed 2.25 US gal (8.5 L) to 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 Sportster 883 Hugger weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 671.6 lb (304.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Hugger strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 9.76 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 45th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Hugger total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 2.8% to 4% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Hugger torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 9.25 lb-ft per 100 lb to 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 Sportster 883 Hugger engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.7 cc per lb to 1.8 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.