The Harley-Davidson XL 53 C Sportster Custom motorcycle specifications include a 883 cc (53.88 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 235 kg (518.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson XL 53 C Sportster 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.
About 31% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 20th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 26% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 17th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
883 cc — larger displacement than about 20% of Harley-Davidson models.
12.5 L — larger than about 17% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Model information
| Year released | 1999 |
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| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 883 cc (53.88 cu in) |
| Cooling system | Air |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 235 kg (518.1 lb) |
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| Wheelbase | 1,524 mm (60.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.50 L (3.30 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 155.0 km/h (96.3 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2128 hp/kg |
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