Across the 2013 and 2014 model years, the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 573 lb (259.9 kg) and dry weights ranging from 552.9 lb (250.8 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police is lighter than about 81.5% 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 XL 883L Police weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 573 lb (259.9 kg) |
| Dry weight | 552.9 lb (250.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 883.3 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.54 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 64.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 580.9 lb (263.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2013-2014 years, listed wet/running weight is 573 lb (259.9 kg) and listed dry weight is 552.9 lb (250.8 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Harley-Davidson category. The model lands near the 18th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police?
Based on the supplied 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 28 lb (12.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 753 lb (341.5 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What does the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 580.9 lb (263.5 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 20.1 lb (9.1 kg). That gap reflects fuel and operating fluids, plus any differences in how the source defines dry and running weight.
How much of the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.9% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
What is the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.54 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.