The Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Standard motorcycle specifications include a 883 cc (53.88 cu in) engine, power of 48 hp (35.0 kW) @ 6,000 rpm, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 222 kg (489.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 1988 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Standard 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 25% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 20th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 31% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 20th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 29% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 9th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 50% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 8th 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.
48 hp — more powerful than about 20% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
883 cc — larger displacement than about 20% of Harley-Davidson models.
222 kg — heavier than about 9% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 91%.
8.5 L — larger than about 8% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | MJ 90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | MT 90-16 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.216 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 216.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 54.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.79:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Classic |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 883 cc (53.88 cu in) |
| Power | 48 hp (35.0 kW) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | MJ 90-19 |
| Rear tire | MT 90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 222 kg (489.4 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 8.50 L (2.25 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 149.0 km/h (92.6 mph) |
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