The Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 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
2014-2019Model years
883 ccDisplacement
73.0 Nm @ 3,375 rpmTorque
260 kgWet weight
653 mmSeat height
12.5 LFuel tank
1,519 mmWheelbase
99 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
201420152016201720182019
Year-specific specification changes
The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Compression ratio
201620199.0:1
Displacement
2019883 cc (53.88 cu in)
Dry weight
20172019247 kg (544.5 lb)
Front brakes
20152016Single disc. Optional ABS
20172019Single disc. Optional ABS, dual piston
Front suspension
20162019Telescopic fork
Rear brakes
2016Single disc. Optional ABS
20172019Single disc. Optional ABS, dual piston
Rear suspension
20162019Twin shocks.
Torque
201573.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) @ 3,750 rpm
2016201771.0 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.4 ft.lbs) @ 3,750 rpm
201868.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 4,750 rpm
201973.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) @ 3,750 rpm
Wet weight
20172019256 kg (564.4 lb)
Wheelbase
201720191,515 mm (59.6 inches)
Fuel capacity
2017201912.50 L (3.30 US gal)
Fuel consumption
201820194.80 L/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
20182019111.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Ground clearance
20152018100 mm (3.9 inches)
2019140 mm (5.5 inches)
Overall length
20192,185 mm (86.0 inches)
Rake
2017201826.0°
201930.0°
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 |
| Front tire pressure | 30 PSI (2.1 Bar or 210 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 41 PSI (2.8 Bar or 280 kPa) |
| Engine oil | SAE 20W-50 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) |
| Oil filter | K & N KN-204-1 |
| Spark plug | NGK DCPR7E, NGK DCPR7EIX |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 271 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.79:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 883.3 cc (53.90 cu in) |
| Torque | 73.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) @ 3,375 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Engine oil | SAE 20W-50 |
| Oil capacity | 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) |
| Oil filter | K & N KN-204-1 |
| Spark plugs | NGK DCPR7E, NGK DCPR7EIX |
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 |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, 39mm |
| Rear suspension | Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload |
| Front wheel travel | 92 mm (3.6 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
| Rake | 30.5° |
| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Fork tube size | 39 mm (1.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-B19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-B16 |
| Front tire pressure | 30 PSI (2.1 Bar or 210 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 41 PSI (2.8 Bar or 280 kPa) |
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
| Battery | YTX14L-BS |
|---|---|
| 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 | Hard Candy Voodoo Purple Flake, Sand Cammo Denim, Black Denim, Amber Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Price as new | US$ 8399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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