The Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 883 motorcycle specifications include a 882.7 cc (53.86 cu in) engine, power of 68 hp (49.6 kW), a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 260.4 kg (574 lb).
Key specifications
The 2006 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 Sportster 883 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 6% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 31% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 13th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 17% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 24th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 27% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 13th 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.
68 hp — more powerful than about 72% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
883 cc — larger displacement than about 13% of Harley-Davidson models.
260.4 kg — heavier than about 24% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 76%.
12.5 L — larger than about 13% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.
2,289
2,376
4% below average.
1,524
1,599
5% below average.
142
128
11% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/80-16 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 282 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.261 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 261.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 77.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.79:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 882.7 cc (53.86 cu in) |
| Power | 68 hp (49.6 kW) |
| Torque | 69.2 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.0 ft.lbs) @ 4,300 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 39mm Conventional cartridge forks |
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| Rear suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front wheel travel | 141 mm (5.6 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Rake | 29.6° |
| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 260.4 kg (574 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 251.7 kg (555 lb) |
| Overall length | 2,289 mm (90.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,524 mm (60.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 142 mm (5.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.49 L (3.30 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 4.43 L/100 km (22.6 km/l or 53.10 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 102.8 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2701 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid black, brilliant silver, chopper blue, fire red pearl |
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| Price as new | US$ 6595. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.