The Harley-Davidson XL 883 C Sportster Custom motorcycle specifications include a 883 cc (53.88 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 228 kg (502.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 1998 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson XL 883 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.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 55th 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.
688 mm — taller than about 55% of Harley-Davidson models.
Mechanical overview
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 883 cc (53.88 cu in) |
| Torque | 66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs) @ 4,100 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 228 kg (502.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 688 mm (27.1 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 150.0 km/h (93.2 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2193 hp/kg |
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