The Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low motorcycle specifications include a 883 cc (53.88 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 255 kg (562.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 2009 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 Sportster 883 Low 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.
About 19% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 18th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 7% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 5th 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 20% of Harley-Davidson models.
255 kg — heavier than about 18% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 82%.
641 mm — taller than about 5% of Harley-Davidson models.
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.
2,250
2,376
5% below average.
1,515
1,599
5% below average.
641
689
7% below average.
99
128
23% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Front tire pressure | 30 PSI (2.1 Bar or 210 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 41 PSI (2.8 Bar or 280 kPa) |
| Engine oil | SAE 20W-50 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) |
| Oil filter | K&N KN-17 |
| Spark plug | NGK DCPR7E, NGK DCPR7EIX |
| Sprocket sizes | 29/68 (front/rear) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 369 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.79:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 883 cc (53.88 cu in) |
| Torque | 70.0 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,750 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 |
| Starter | Electric |
| Engine oil | SAE 20W-50 |
| Oil capacity | 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) |
| Oil filter | K&N KN-17 |
| Spark plugs | NGK DCPR7E, NGK DCPR7EIX |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | 9-plate, wet |
| Sprockets | 29/68 (front/rear) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 39mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Coil-over, preload dual-adjustable |
| Front wheel travel | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Rake | 30.0° |
| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Fork tube size | 39 mm (1.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 |
| Front tire pressure | 30 PSI (2.1 Bar or 210 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 41 PSI (2.8 Bar or 280 kPa) |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 255 kg (562.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 251 kg (553.4 lb) |
| Seat height | 641 mm (25.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,250 mm (88.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,515 mm (59.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 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) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, Pewter Pearl, Dark Blue Pearl, Red Hot Sunglo |
|---|---|
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Comments | Silver powder-coated engine with polished treatment covers; Polished headlamp visor; Chrome trim ring with black body headlamp; Chrome riser; Mid-mounted rider footpegs; Stainless steel, wide, classic touring handlebars; Reduced reach solo seat; Low-profile front forks; Low-profile rear shocks;visor; Black riser; Mid-mounted rider footpegs; Stainless steel, low-rise handlebar; One-piece, solo Sportster® classic seat; Chrome trim ring with black body headlamp; Chrome riser; Mid-mounted rider footpegs; Standard passenger footpegs; Stainless steel, pull-back handlebars; One-piece, two-up Sportster® classic seat; Low-profile front forks; |
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