The Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster Low motorcycle specifications include a 882.7 cc (53.86 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 264.4 kg (583 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster 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 13th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 16% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 25th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 33rd 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.
264.4 kg — heavier than about 25% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 75%.
668 mm — taller than about 33% 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.
2,263
2,376
5% below average.
1,524
1,599
5% below average.
668
689
3% below average.
112
128
12% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-H19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/80-B16 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 317 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.79:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2007 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Rear suspension | PRICING |
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| Rake | 29.6° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston |
| Front tire | 100/90-H19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-B16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 264.4 kg (583 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 255.4 kg (563 lb) |
| Seat height | 668 mm (26.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,263 mm (89.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,524 mm (60.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 112 mm (4.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.49 L (3.30 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 3.94 L/100 km (25.4 km/l or 59.70 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 91.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid black, black cherry pearl, black pearl, fire red pearl, deep cobalt pearl, Pacific blue pearl (new), pewter pearl (new), white gold pearl (new) |
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| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered shorty duals |
| Price as new | US$ 6995. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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.