2008 Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster

Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster 2008


2008 Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Model Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster
Year model 2008
Type Custom / cruiser
Price as newUS$ 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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