The Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom motorcycle specifications include a 883 cc (53.88 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 6,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 235 kg (518.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Custom-XL 53 C Sportster Custom 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 22% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 29th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 31% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 20th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 71st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 37th 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.
50 hp — more powerful than about 29% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
883 cc — larger displacement than about 20% of Harley-Davidson models.
700 mm — taller than about 71% of Harley-Davidson models.
16.7 L — larger than about 37% 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.
1,510
1,599
6% below average.
700
689
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.213 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 212.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 56.6 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 2000 |
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| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 883 cc (53.88 cu in) |
| Power | 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 65.0 Nm (6.6 kgf-m or 47.9 ft.lbs) @ 4,100 rpm |
| Cooling system | Air |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 235 kg (518.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 700 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,510 mm (59.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.70 L (4.41 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 150.0 km/h (93.2 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2128 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black, lilac, yellow, orange, blue, gray, white, red |
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