The Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster motorcycle specifications include a 883 cc (53.88 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 251 kg (553.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson XL883R 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 20th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 26% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 17th 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 20% of Harley-Davidson models.
12.5 L — larger than about 17% 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.
2,245
2,376
6% below average.
1,520
1,599
5% below average.
141
128
10% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-H19 |
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| Rear tire size | 100/90-H19 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.79:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2008 |
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| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 883 cc (53.88 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) |
| 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 | 30.0° |
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| Trail | 30 mm (1.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-H19 |
| Rear tire | 100/90-H19 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 251 kg (553.4 lb) |
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| Overall length | 2,245 mm (88.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 141 mm (5.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.50 L (3.30 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, Dark Blue Pearl, Mirage Orange Pearl |
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| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
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