| General information | 
  
    | Model | Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster | 
    | Year model | 2008 | 
    | Type | Custom / cruiser | 
| Price as new | US$ 7945.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | Rating | 3.4   See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 883.3 ccm (53.90 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Torque | 74.6 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.0 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM | 
    | Compression | 8.9:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches) | 
    | Fuel system | Injection.  Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Belt  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath | 
    | Fuel consumption | 3.92 litres/100 km (25.5 km/l or 60.01 mpg) | 
    | Greenhouse gases | 90.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 
    | Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Rake (fork angle) | 30.1° | 
    | Trail | 119 mm (4.7 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 100/90-H19 | 
    | Rear tire | 150/80-B16 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 256.3 kg (565.0 pounds) | 
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 268.1 kg (591.0 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall length | 2294 mm (90.3 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 112 mm (4.4 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1534 mm (60.4 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Vivid Black, Pacific Blue Pearl, Pewter Pearl, White Gold Pearl, Candy Red Sunglo (New), Two-Tone Suede Blue Pearl/Vivid Black, Two-Tone Pacific Blue Pearl/Vivid Black (New), Two-Tone Crimson Red Sunglo/Candy Red Sunglo,Purple Haze (Custom), Copperhead Pe | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
    | Comments | Rubber-mounted, 883cc Evolution® engine; chrome, tall pull-back riser; Chrome Laced Steel front wheel; Silver, Solid Disc Cast Aluminum rear wheel; one piece, two-up seat; forward mounted foot controls | 
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