Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883 R motorcycle specifications include a 882.7 cc (53.86 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 262.6 kg (579 lb).

Key specifications

2006Year released
883 ccDisplacement
69.2 Nm @ 4,300 rpmTorque
262.6 kgWet weight
714 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,524 mmWheelbase

How the Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster 883 R 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 13th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight262.6 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

About 16% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 24th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height714 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 80th 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.

Displacement13th

883 cc — larger displacement than about 13% of Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight24th

262.6 kg — heavier than about 24% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 76%.

Seat height80th

714 mm — taller than about 80% of Harley-Davidson models.

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 length2,289 mm
This bike

2,289

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

4% below average.

Wheelbase1,524 mm
This bike

1,524

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

5% below average.

Seat height714 mm
This bike

714

Harley-Davidson avg

689

4% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,524 mmSeat 714 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 100/90-19 front / 150/80-B16 rear

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
Estimated theoretical fuel range 384 km
Bore/stroke ratio 0.79:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 2006

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 882.7 cc (53.86 cu in)
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

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Chassis and suspension

Rake 29.6°
Trail 117 mm (4.6 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 100/90-19
Rear tire 150/80-B16

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 262.6 kg (579 lb)
Dry weight 254 kg (560 lb)
Seat height 714 mm (28.1 inches)
Alternate seat height 759 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall length 2,289 mm (90.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,524 mm (60.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.03 L (4.50 US gal)
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)

Other specifications

Color options Vivid black, brilliant silver, mirage orange
Exhaust system Chrome, staggered shorty duals
Price as new US$ 7695. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Triple-disc brakes. Low-effort sidestand. Significantly reduced clutch lever effort. Black powder-coated powertrain. Racing-style graphics.

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