For the 2000 model year, the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 518.1 lb (235 kg).
Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom 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 XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 883 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Torque | 47.9 lb-ft (65 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.41 US gal (16.7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.4 lb (12.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.65 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.36 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.25 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.7 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 58.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 545.5 lb (247.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom?
Listed dry weight is 518.1 lb (235 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 15th weight percentile among 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.41 US gal (16.7 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.4 lb (12.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 698.1 lb (316.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 9.65 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 47th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 545.5 lb (247.4 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.25 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.7 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom above or below the typical Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 81.6 lb (37 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.