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
The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
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.
About 31% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 17% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 42nd 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 22% of Harley-Davidson models.
259.9 kg — heavier than about 22% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 78%.
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.
2,215
2,376
7% below average.
846
1,054
20% below average.
1,115
1,208
8% below average.
1,499
1,599
6% below average.
99
128
23% below average.
Mechanical overview
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.