For the 2001 model year, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 883 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 518.1 lb (235 kg).
Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 883 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 883?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 883 is lighter than about 85.3% of 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 883 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 883 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Torque | 36.1 lb-ft (49 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.65 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.36 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.98 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.7 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 58.7 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 883 weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 883 weigh?
The source data gives 518.1 lb (235 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 883 weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 85.3% of 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 883 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 698.1 lb (316.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 883 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 9.65 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 47th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 883 be than its dry weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 883 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 6.98 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 many cc does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 883 have per pound?
The model has about 1.7 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 883 compare with the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 81.6 lb (37 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 599.7 lb (272 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 883 easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.