General information |
Model name
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Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster |
Year
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2004 |
Category
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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
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883.0 ccm (53.88 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
Power
|
53.0 HP (38.7 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
Torque
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69.0 Nm (7.0 kgf-m or 50.9 ft.lbs) @ 4200 RPM |
Compression
|
9.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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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
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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
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Dual shocks coil over, adjustable |
Front tire
|
100/90-19 |
Rear tire
|
150/80-B16 |
Front brakes
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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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