| General information | 
  
    | Model | Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low | 
    | Year of manufacture | 2009 | 
    | Type | Custom / cruiser | 
    | Rating | 3.6   See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 883.0 ccm (53.88 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Torque | 70.0 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.6 ft.lbs) @ 3750 RPM | 
    | Compression | 8.9:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches) | 
    | Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Belt  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | 9-plate, wet | 
    | Fuel consumption | 4.61 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.02 mpg) | 
    | Greenhouse gases | 107.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions | 
    | Rake (fork angle) | 30.0° | 
    | Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) | 
    | Front suspension | 39mm fork | 
    | Front wheel travel | 105 mm (4.1 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Coil-over, preload dual-adjustable | 
    | Front tire | 100/90-19 | 
    | Rear tire | 150/80-16 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc. 2-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 | 251.0 kg (553.4 pounds) | 
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 255.0 kg (562.2 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 641 mm (25.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall length | 2250 mm (88.6 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 99 mm (3.9 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1515 mm (59.6 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons) | 
    | Oil capacity | 2.60 litres (2.75 US quarts) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Vivid Black, Pewter Pearl, Dark Blue Pearl, Red Hot Sunglo | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
    | Comments | Silver powder-coated engine with polished treatment covers; Polished headlamp
visor; Chrome trim ring with black body headlamp; Chrome riser; Mid-mounted
rider footpegs; Stainless steel, wide, classic touring handlebars; Reduced reach
solo seat; Low-profile front forks; Low-profile rear shocks;visor; Black riser; Mid-mounted rider footpegs; Stainless steel, low-rise handlebar;
One-piece, solo Sportster® classic seat; Chrome trim ring with black body headlamp; Chrome riser; Mid-mounted rider
footpegs; Standard passenger footpegs; Stainless steel, pull-back handlebars;
One-piece, two-up Sportster® classic seat; Low-profile front forks; | 
    | Modifications compared to previous model | New low-profile front fender. | 
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        | Maintenance and service specs * | 
  
    | Engine oil | SAE 20W-50 | 
    | Oil filter | K&N KN-17 | 
    | Brake fluid | DOT 4 | 
    | Spark plugs | NGK DCPR7E, NGK DCPR7EIX | 
    | Sprockets | 29/68 (front/rear) | 
    | Tire pressure front | 30 PSI (2.1 Bar or 210 kPa) | 
    | Tire pressure rear | 41 PSI (2.8 Bar or 280 kPa) | 
    | Fork tube size | 39 mm (1.5 inches) | 
| *) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. | 
    
        | Further information | 
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