Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster Low Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2007Year released
883 ccDisplacement
74.6 Nm @ 3,500 rpmTorque
264.4 kgWet weight
668 mmSeat height
12.5 LFuel tank
1,524 mmWheelbase
112 mmGround clearance

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.

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 weight264.4 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

About 16% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 25th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height668 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity12.5 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 27% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 13th 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 weight25th

264.4 kg — heavier than about 25% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 75%.

Seat height33rd

668 mm — taller than about 33% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity13th

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.

Overall length2,263 mm
This bike

2,263

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

5% below average.

Wheelbase1,524 mm
This bike

1,524

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

5% below average.

Seat height668 mm
This bike

668

Harley-Davidson avg

689

3% below average.

Ground clearance112 mm
This bike

112

Harley-Davidson avg

128

12% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,524 mmSeat 668 mmClearance 112 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 100/90-H19 front / 150/80-B16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-H19
Rear tire size 150/80-B16
Estimated theoretical fuel range 317 km
Bore/stroke ratio 0.79:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 2007

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
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
Rake 29.6°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Dual-piston
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)
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)
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)
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.