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

The Harley-Davidson XLCH Sportster motorcycle specifications include a 883 cc (53.88 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 205 kg (451.9 lb).

Key specifications

1957-1969Model years
883 ccDisplacement
205 kgWet weight
Model years covered
1957195819591960196119621963196419651966196719681969

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1957 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Harley-Davidson XLCH 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.

Displacement883 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 31% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 20th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight205 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

About 34% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 3rd 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.

Displacement20th

883 cc — larger displacement than about 20% of Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight3rd

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

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Chain (final drive)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 883 cc (53.88 cu in)
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic
Rear suspension Swingarm with coil-over shocks

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 205 kg (451.9 lb)

Performance

Top speed 193.1 km/h (120.0 mph)

Other specifications

Seat Single seat

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.