Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 motorcycle specifications include a 883.3 cc (53.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 260 kg (573.2 lb).

Key specifications

2013Year released
883 ccDisplacement
74.6 Nm @ 3,500 rpmTorque
260 kgWet weight
653 mmSeat height
12.5 LFuel tank
1,519 mmWheelbase
99 mmGround clearance

How the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 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.

Displacement883 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 31% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight260 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

About 17% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height653 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

About 5% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 16th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity12.5 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 27% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 13th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

This model Harley-Davidson database average

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.

Displacement22nd

883 cc — larger displacement than about 22% of Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight23rd

260 kg — heavier than about 23% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 77%.

Seat height16th

653 mm — taller than about 16% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity13th

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.

Overall length2,179 mm
This bike

2,179

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

8% below average.

Wheelbase1,519 mm
This bike

1,519

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

5% below average.

Seat height653 mm
This bike

653

Harley-Davidson avg

689

5% below average.

Ground clearance99 mm
This bike

99

Harley-Davidson avg

128

23% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 883 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,519 mmSeat 653 mmClearance 99 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • 100/90-B19 front / 150/80-B16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-B19
Rear tire size 150/80-B16
Engine oil capacity 2.60 L (2.75 US qt)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 271 km
Bore/stroke ratio 0.79:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 2013

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 883.3 cc (53.90 cu in)
Torque 74.6 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 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)
Lubrication Dry sump
Oil capacity 2.60 L (2.75 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

Rake 30.5°
Trail 117 mm (4.6 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 100/90-B19
Rear tire 150/80-B16
Wheels Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 260 kg (573.2 lb)
Dry weight 251 kg (553.3 lb)
Seat height 653 mm (25.7 inches)
Overall length 2,179 mm (85.8 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)
Fuel consumption 4.61 L/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.02 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 107.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Electrical and instruments

Instruments Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
Lights High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional)

Other specifications

Color options Candy Orange, Black Denim, Big Blue Pearl
Exhaust system Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Price as new US$ 7999. Euro 8535. UK £ 6695. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.