Across the 2009 and 2010 model years, the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 562.2 lb (255 kg) and dry weights ranging from 553.4 lb (251 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low 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.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low is lighter than about 93.1% of 108 Harley-Davidson 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 Sportster 883 Low weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 562.2 lb (255 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) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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 | 9.18 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.33 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.57 cc / lb to 1.6 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 62.7 lb / 100 cc to 63.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% to 5% |
| Weight with full tank | 573.9 lb (260.3 kg) to 581.3 lb (263.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 562.2 lb (255 kg), while dry weight is 553.4 lb (251 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 93.1% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2009-2010 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low?
A full tank works out to about 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg) from the listed 3.3 US gal (12.5 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 742.2 lb (336.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the difference between Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 8.8 lb (4 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 9.18 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.33 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.57 cc per lb to 1.6 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 110.2 lb (50 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson motorcycle weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg) in this dataset.
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.