For the 2012 model year, the Harley-Davidson XL883N Sportster Iron 883 motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 565 lb (256.3 kg) and a dry weight of 548.1 lb (248.6 kg).
Harley-Davidson XL883N Sportster Iron 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.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XL883N Sportster Iron 883?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XL883N Sportster Iron 883 is lighter than about 89.8% 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 XL883N Sportster Iron 883 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 565 lb (256.3 kg) |
| Dry weight | 548.1 lb (248.6 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 883.3 cc |
| Torque | 55 lb-ft (74.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.49 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.74 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 | 568.6 lb (257.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XL883N Sportster Iron 883 weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson XL883N Sportster Iron 883 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 565 lb (256.3 kg), while dry weight is 548.1 lb (248.6 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson XL883N Sportster Iron 883 weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 89.8% of 108 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson XL883N Sportster Iron 883?
A full tank works out to about 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) from the listed 3.3 US gal (12.49 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson XL883N Sportster Iron 883 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 745 lb (337.9 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson XL883N Sportster Iron 883 with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 568.6 lb (257.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Harley-Davidson XL883N Sportster Iron 883 dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 17 lb (7.7 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 XL883N Sportster Iron 883 have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 9.74 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 XL883N Sportster Iron 883 displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.56 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 XL883N Sportster Iron 883 weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 107.4 lb (48.7 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.