The Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom motorcycle specifications include a 883.3 cc (53.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 260 kg (573.2 lb).
Key specifications
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018Model years
883 ccDisplacement
74.6 Nm @ 3,500 rpmTorque
260 kgWet weight
653 mmSeat height
12.5 LFuel tank
1,519 mmWheelbase
99 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20132014201520162018
Year-specific specification changes
The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Front brakes
20152016Single disc. Optional ABS. Dual-piston.
2018Single disc. Optional ABS, dual piston
Fuel system
2018Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Rear brakes
20152016Single disc. Optional ABS. Dual-piston.
2018Single disc. Optional ABS, dual piston
Torque
201671.0 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.4 ft.lbs) @ 3,750 rpm
201868.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 4,750 rpm
Wheelbase
201520161,510 mm (59.4 inches)
20181,515 mm (59.6 inches)
Exhaust system
2018Black, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Fuel capacity
201812.50 L (3.30 US gal)
Fuel consumption
20184.80 L/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
2018111.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Ground clearance
20152016120 mm (4.7 inches)
2018100 mm (3.9 inches)
Overall length
201520162,255 mm (88.8 inches)
Seat height
20152016735 mm (28.9 inches)
Wheels
2018Black 9 Spoke with Machined Highlights
How the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.
Displacement883 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc
About 31% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Wet weight260 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg
About 17% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height653 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm
About 5% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 16th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Fuel capacity12.5 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L
About 27% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 13th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
This model Harley-Davidson database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 883 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,519 mmSeat 653 mmClearance 99 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • 100/90-B19 front / 150/80-B16 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
100/90-B19 |
| Rear tire size |
150/80-B16 |
| Engine oil capacity |
2.60 L (2.75 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range |
271 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
0.79:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category |
Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
V2, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
883.3 cc (53.90 cu in) |
| Torque |
74.6 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
8.9:1 |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel system |
Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Oil capacity |
2.60 L (2.75 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Rake |
30.5° |
| Trail |
117 mm (4.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc. Dual-piston |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
100/90-B19 |
| Rear tire |
150/80-B16 |
| Wheels |
Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
260 kg (573.2 lb) |
| Dry weight |
251 kg (553.3 lb) |
| Seat height |
653 mm (25.7 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,179 mm (85.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,519 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
12.49 L (3.30 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption |
4.61 L/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.02 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases |
107.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments |
Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights |
| Lights |
High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Black Denim |
| Exhaust system |
Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Price as new |
US$ 7999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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