Harley-Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster motorcycle specifications include a 882 cc (53.82 cu in) engine, power of 65 hp (47.4 kW) @ 6,300 rpm, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 214 kg (471.8 lb).

Key specifications

1970-1971Model years
882 ccDisplacement
65 hpPower
214 kgWet weight
8.5 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19701971

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1970 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Harley-Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster 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.

Engine power65 hp
Low 19.3 hpAverage 63.9 hpHigh 119.7 hp

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 61st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Displacement882 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 31% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 12th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight214 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

About 32% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity8.5 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 50% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 8th 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.

Engine power61st

65 hp — more powerful than about 61% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.

Displacement12th

882 cc — larger displacement than about 12% of Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight3rd

214 kg — heavier than about 3% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 97%.

Fuel capacity8th

8.5 L — larger than about 8% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 882 cc • Air cooled • 65 hp
Chassis snapshot

4-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.75-19 front / 4.25-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.75-19
Rear tire size 4.25-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.304 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 303.7 hp/tonne
Specific power 73.7 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 0.79:1 (Undersquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 882 cc (53.82 cu in)
Power 65 hp (47.4 kW) @ 6,300 rpm
Bore × stroke 76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2.0
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 4-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.75-19
Rear tire 4.25-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 214 kg (471.8 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 8.50 L (2.25 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)

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