| General information | 
  
    | Model name | Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster | 
    | Year | 2004 | 
    | Category | Custom / cruiser | 
    | Rating | 3.8   See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 883.0 ccm (53.88 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Power | 53.0 HP (38.7  kW)) @ 6000 RPM | 
    | Torque | 69.0 Nm (7.0 kgf-m or 50.9 ft.lbs) @ 4200 RPM | 
    | Compression | 9.0:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 2 | 
    | Fuel system | Carburettor | 
    | Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | 
    | Ignition | Digital CDI | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Belt  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Rake (fork angle) | 29.6° | 
    | Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) | 
    | Front suspension | 39mm Conventional cartridge forks | 
    | Rear suspension | Dual shocks coil over, adjustable | 
    | Front tire | 100/90-19 | 
    | Rear tire | 150/80-B16 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. | 
    | Diameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. | 
    | Diameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 251.0 kg (553.4 pounds) | 
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 263.0 kg (579.8 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.2110 HP/kg | 
    | Seat height | 693 mm (27.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall length | 2260 mm (89.0 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1520 mm (59.8 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 12.90 litres (3.41 US gallons) | 
    | Oil capacity | 2.80 litres (2.96 US quarts) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Vivid black, Brilliant silver, Sierra red, Impact blue | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
    | Comments | Silver powder-coated engine with polished covers; significantly reduced clutch lever effort; classic solo seat; mid-mount foot controls; low-rise handlebar | 
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        | Maintenance and service specs * | 
  
    | Engine oil | SAE 20W-50 | 
    | Oil filter | K & N  KN-170C | 
    | Battery | YTX14L-BS | 
    | Spark plugs | NGK DCPR7E, NGK DCPR7EIX | 
    | Idle speed | 900  RPM | 
    | Belt teeth | 136 | 
    | Belt width | 1 1/8 in | 
    | Pulley teeth | 28/68 (front/rear) | 
    | Fork tube size | 39 mm (1.5 inches) | 
| *) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. | 
    
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