Across the 2013 and 2014 model years, the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 573.2 lb (260 kg) to 584.2 lb (265 kg) and dry weights ranging from 553.4 lb (251 kg) to 562.2 lb (255 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster is lighter than about 78.3% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 573.2 lb (260 kg) to 584.2 lb (265 kg) |
| Dry weight | 553.4 lb (251 kg) to 562.2 lb (255 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 883 cc |
| Torque | 51.6 lb-ft (70 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2013 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.84 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.01 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.51 cc / lb to 1.54 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 64.9 lb / 100 cc to 66.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.5% to 3.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 573.9 lb (260.3 kg) to 582.7 lb (264.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 573.2 lb (260 kg) to 584.2 lb (265 kg), while dry weight is 553.4 lb (251 kg) to 562.2 lb (255 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 78.3% of 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster?
A full tank works out to about 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) from the listed 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 758.7 lb (344.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 573.9 lb (260.3 kg) to 582.7 lb (264.3 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster wet than dry?
Available years with both measurements show about 19.8 lb (9 kg) to 22 lb (10 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 8.84 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.01 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.51 cc per lb to 1.54 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Harley-Davidson website.