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            General information         | 
    
  
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                            Model                    
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                                    Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster Standard                         | 
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                            Year                    
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                                    1997                         | 
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                            Category                    
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                                    Custom / cruiser                         | 
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                            Rating                    
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            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
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                            Displacement                    
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                                    883.0 ccm (53.88 cubic inches)                         | 
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                            Engine type                    
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                                    V2, four-stroke                         | 
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                            Power                    
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                                    48.0 HP (35.0  kW)) @ 6000 RPM                         | 
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                            Torque                    
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                                    61.0 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 45.0 ft.lbs) @ 2500 RPM                         | 
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                            Top speed                    
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                                    150.0 km/h (93.2 mph)                         | 
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                            Valves per cylinder                    
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                                    2                         | 
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                            Cooling system                    
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                                    Air                         | 
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                            Gearbox                    
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                                    5-speed                         | 
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                            Transmission type                    
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                                    Belt  (final drive)                         | 
    
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            Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels         | 
    
  
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                            Front brakes                    
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                                    Single disc                         | 
    
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            Physical measures and capacities         | 
    
  
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                            Dry weight                    
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                                    222.0 kg (489.4 pounds)                         | 
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                            Power/weight ratio                    
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                                    0.2162 HP/kg                         | 
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                            Seat height                    
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                                    711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.                         | 
    
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            Other specifications         | 
    
  
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                            Starter                    
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                                    Electric                         | 
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            Further information         | 
    
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		    Rating sample for this Harley-Davidson bike
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		Reliability for the 1997 Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster Standard:
 
  
   (89.4 out of 100)
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