| Harley-Davidson's profilation of this bike | 
  | There’s no feeling on earth like getting in the saddle of a simple, fun machine and just letting go. Just ask anyone who’s had the pleasure of riding a Sportster® 883. It starts with a narrow, agile XL frame. From the solo seat, over the low-rise bar, you see miles of asphalt playground ahead. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 883 | 
    | Model year | 2006 | 
    | Category | Custom / cruiser | 
| Price as new | US$ 6595.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | 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 | 882.7 ccm (53.86 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Engine details | Evolution engine. | 
    | Power output | 68.0 HP (49.6  kW)) | 
    | Torque | 69.2 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.0 ft.lbs) @ 4300 RPM | 
    | Compression | 8.9:1 | 
    | 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 | 
    | Fuel consumption | 4.43 litres/100 km (22.6 km/l or 53.10 mpg) | 
    | Greenhouse gases | 102.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Rake (fork angle) | 29.6° | 
    | Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) | 
    | Front suspension | 39mm Conventional cartridge forks | 
    | Front wheel travel | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Dual shocks | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 100/90-19 | 
    | Rear tire | 150/80-16 | 
    | 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 | 251.7 kg (555.0 pounds) | 
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 260.4 kg (574.0 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.2701 HP/kg | 
    | Overall length | 2289 mm (90.1 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1524 mm (60.0 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 12.49 litres (3.30 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Vivid black, brilliant silver, chopper blue, fire red pearl | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
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