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
Year-specific specification changes
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.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 61st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 31% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 12th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 32% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 50% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 8th 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.
65 hp — more powerful than about 61% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
882 cc — larger displacement than about 12% of Harley-Davidson models.
214 kg — heavier than about 3% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 97%.
8.5 L — larger than about 8% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.75-19 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.75-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.25-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 214 kg (471.8 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 8.50 L (2.25 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
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