| General information | 
  
    | Model name | Harley-Davidson XL 883C Sportster 883 Custom | 
    | Model year | 2009 | 
    | Category | Custom / cruiser | 
    | Rating | 3.2   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 | 
    | Torque | 70.0 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.6 ft.lbs) @ 3750 RPM | 
    | 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) | 
    | Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions | 
    | Rake (fork angle) | 30.0° | 
    | Trail | 119 mm (4.7 inches) | 
    | Front tire | MH90-21 | 
    | Rear tire | 150/80-16 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc. Dual piston calipers | 
    | Diameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston | 
    | Diameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 255.0 kg (562.2 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 673 mm (26.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall length | 2275 mm (89.6 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 112 mm (4.4 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1520 mm (59.8 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Vivid Black, Pewter Pearl, Flame Blue Pearl, Red Hot Sunglo, White Gold Pearl  and  Pewter Pearl; Red Hot Sunglo  and  Smokey Gold | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
    | Comments | Silver powder-coated engine; Chrome, bullet headlamp; Chrome, tall pull-back
riser; Forward-mounted rider footpegs; Standard passenger footpegs; Stainless
steel, low-rise handlebars; One-piece, two-up Sportster® classic seat; | 
    | Modifications compared to previous model | New low profile rear shocks for improved ride quality; New low-profile front fender. | 
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        | Further information | 
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