The Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH motorcycle specifications include a 883 cc (53.88 cu in) engine, power of 55 hp (40.1 kW) @ 6,300 rpm, and a listed weight of 218 kg (480.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 1958 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH 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 14% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 37th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 31% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 20th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 30% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 4th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 58% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 2nd 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.
55 hp — more powerful than about 37% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
883 cc — larger displacement than about 20% of Harley-Davidson models.
218 kg — heavier than about 4% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 96%.
7.2 L — larger than about 2% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.252 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 252.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 62.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.78:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 883 cc (53.88 cu in) |
| Power | 55 hp (40.1 kW) @ 6,300 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 76.0 x 98 mm (3.0 x 3.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. NA |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic |
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| Rear suspension | Swingarm with coil-over shocks |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 218 kg (480.6 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.20 L (1.90 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 185.1 km/h (115.0 mph) |
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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.