General information |
Model name
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Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster |
Year model
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2005 |
Type
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Custom / cruiser |
Rating
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3.5 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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883.0 ccm (53.88 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
Effect
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68.0 HP (49.6 kW)) |
Torque
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69.0 Nm (7.0 kgf-m or 50.9 ft.lbs) @ 4200 RPM |
Compression
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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
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2 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor |
Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition
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Digital CDI |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Transmission type
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Belt (final drive) |
Clutch
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Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath. |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions |
Rake (fork angle)
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29.6° |
Trail
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117 mm (4.6 inches) |
Front suspension
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39mm Telescopic forks |
Rear suspension
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Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload |
Front tire
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100/90-19 |
Rear tire
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150/80-16 |
Front brakes
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Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
Diameter
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292 mm (11.5 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
Diameter
|
292 mm (11.5 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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251.0 kg (553.4 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
264.4 kg (582.9 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.2709 HP/kg |
Seat height
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693 mm (27.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall length
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2260 mm (89.0 inches) |
Ground clearance
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141 mm (5.6 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1520 mm (59.8 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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12.90 litres (3.41 US gallons) |
Oil capacity
|
2.80 litres (2.96 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Vivid black, brilliant silver pearl, sierra red pearl, chopper blue pearl, two tone purple |
Starter
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Electric |
Comments
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Rubber-mounted engine. |
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Maintenance and service specs * |
Engine oil
|
SAE 20W-50 |
Oil filter
|
ProFilter PF-170B |
Brake fluid
|
DOT 5 Silicone |
Battery
|
YTX14L-BS |
Spark plugs
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NGK DPR7EA-9, NGK DPR7EIX-9 |
Idle speed
|
1000 RPM |
Sprockets
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28/68 (front/rear) |
Belt teeth
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136 |
Belt width
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1 1/8 |
Fork tube size
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39 mm (1.5 inches) |
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. |
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