For the 2010 model year, the Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883N Iron 883 motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 565 lb (256.3 kg) and a dry weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg).
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883N Iron 883 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883N Iron 883?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883N Iron 883 is lighter than about 84.5% 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 XL 883N Iron 883 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 565 lb (256.3 kg) |
| Dry weight | 553.4 lb (251 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) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.14 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.56 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 64 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 573.9 lb (260.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883N Iron 883 weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883N Iron 883 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 565 lb (256.3 kg) for wet/running weight and 553.4 lb (251 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883N Iron 883 heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 15th weight percentile among 168 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883N Iron 883 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.3 US gal (12.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 20.5 lb (9.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883N Iron 883 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 745 lb (337.9 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What does the Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883N Iron 883 weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 573.9 lb (260.3 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883N Iron 883 dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 11.7 lb (5.3 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883N Iron 883 have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.14 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883N Iron 883 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.56 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883N Iron 883 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 106.9 lb (48.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.