The Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster motorcycle specifications include a 883.3 cc (53.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 256.3 kg (565 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.
About 31% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 18% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 20th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 5% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 16th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 27% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 13th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
883 cc — larger displacement than about 22% of Harley-Davidson models.
256.3 kg — heavier than about 20% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 80%.
653 mm — taller than about 16% of Harley-Davidson models.
12.5 L — larger than about 13% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.
2,179
2,376
8% below average.
820
1,054
22% below average.
1,107
1,208
8% below average.
1,519
1,599
5% below average.
653
689
5% below average.
99
128
23% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/80-B16 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.80 L (2.96 US qt) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.79:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2011 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 883.3 cc (53.90 cu in) |
| Torque | 70.0 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,750 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry-sump |
| Oil capacity | 2.80 L (2.96 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
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| Front suspension | 39 mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Coil-over, preload dual-adjustable |
| Front wheel travel | 92 mm (3.6 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
| Rake | 31.0° |
| Trail | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-B16 |
| Wheels | Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 256.3 kg (565 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 248.6 kg (548 lb) |
| Seat height | 653 mm (25.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,179 mm (85.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,107 mm (43.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,519 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.49 L (3.30 US gal) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free batery, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca. 30-amp, permanent magnet, single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator. |
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| Instruments | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lightsHandlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, tim |
| Lights | 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, Sedona Orange |
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| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.