Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police motorcycle specifications include a 883.3 cc (53.90 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 259.9 kg (573 lb).

Key specifications

2013-2014Model years
883 ccDisplacement
259.9 kgWet weight
17 LFuel tank
1,499 mmWheelbase
99 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20132014
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.

Carrying capacity
2014Optional saddle bags. Top box.

How the Harley-Davidson XL 883L 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.

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 weight259.9 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

About 17% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

This model Harley-Davidson database average

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.

Displacement22nd

883 cc — larger displacement than about 22% of Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight22nd

259.9 kg — heavier than about 22% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 78%.

Fuel capacity42nd

17 L — larger than about 42% 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.

Overall length2,215 mm
This bike

2,215

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

7% below average.

Overall width846 mm
This bike

846

Harley-Davidson avg

1,054

20% below average.

Overall height1,115 mm
This bike

1,115

Harley-Davidson avg

1,208

8% below average.

Wheelbase1,499 mm
This bike

1,499

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

6% below average.

Ground clearance99 mm
This bike

99

Harley-Davidson avg

128

23% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 883 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,499 mmClearance 99 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 120/70-ZR18 front / 180/55-ZR18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR18
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR18
Engine oil capacity 2.60 L (2.75 US qt)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 369 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)
Bore × stroke 76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Starter Electric
Lubrication Dry-sump
Oil capacity 2.60 L (2.75 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate, wet

Chassis and suspension

Frame Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions
Front suspension 39 mm Showa®
Rear suspension Coil-over, preload dual-adjustable
Front wheel travel 109 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear wheel travel 53 mm (2.1 inches)
Rake 31.1°
Trail 145 mm (5.7 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR18
Rear tire 180/55-ZR18
Wheels Black, Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 259.9 kg (573 lb)
Dry weight 250.8 kg (553 lb)
Overall length 2,215 mm (87.2 inches)
Overall width 846 mm (33.3 inches)
Overall height 1,115 mm (43.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,499 mm (59.0 inches)
Ground clearance 99 mm (3.9 inches)
Carrying capacity Saddle bags. Top box.

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.03 L (4.50 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 3.41 L (0.90 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

Electrical Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca battery.
Lights Quartz halogen, 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam headlamp.

Other specifications

Color options Black, white
Factory warranty 2 years, unlimited milage.

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.