The Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster motorcycle specifications include a 883.3 cc (53.90 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 268.1 kg (591 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster 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 14% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 27th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 79th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 42nd 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.
268.1 kg — heavier than about 27% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 73%.
711 mm — taller than about 79% of Harley-Davidson models.
17 L — larger than about 42% 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.
2,294
2,376
3% below average.
1,534
1,599
4% below average.
711
689
3% above average.
112
128
12% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-H19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/80-B16 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 434 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.79:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2008 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| 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) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Rake | 30.1° |
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| Trail | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-H19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-B16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 268.1 kg (591 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 256.3 kg (565 lb) |
| Seat height | 711 mm (28.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,294 mm (90.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,534 mm (60.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 112 mm (4.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 3.92 L/100 km (25.5 km/l or 60.01 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 90.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, Pacific Blue Pearl, Pewter Pearl, White Gold Pearl, Candy Red Sunglo (New), Two-Tone Suede Blue Pearl/Vivid Black, Two-Tone Pacific Blue Pearl/Vivid Black (New), Two-Tone Crimson Red Sunglo/Candy Red Sunglo,Purple Haze (Custom), Copperhead Pe |
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| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Price as new | US$ 7945. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Rubber-mounted, 883cc Evolution® engine; chrome, tall pull-back riser; Chrome Laced Steel front wheel; Silver, Solid Disc Cast Aluminum rear wheel; one piece, two-up seat; forward mounted foot controls |
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