The Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police motorcycle specifications include a 882.7 cc (53.86 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 255.4 kg (563 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police 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 13th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 64th 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.
883 cc — larger displacement than about 13% of Harley-Davidson models.
693 mm — taller than about 64% of Harley-Davidson models.
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.
1,161
1,208
4% below average.
1,524
1,599
5% below average.
693
689
Close to average.
142
128
11% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/80-B16 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.79:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 882.7 cc (53.86 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 (ESPFI) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | 9-plate, wet |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-B16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 255.4 kg (563 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 693 mm (27.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,289 mm (90.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,161 mm (45.7 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) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.02 L (0.80 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Birch White, Vivid Black, Glacier White Pearl |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Chrome staggered shorty duals |
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