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SPECIFICATIONS:

2008 harley-davidson® specifications1 sportster® XL 883C Sportster® 883 Custom

DIMENSIONS
Length 90.30 in. (2293.62 mm)
Overall Width 32.70 in. (830.58 mm)
Overall Height 45.70 in. (1160.78 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2 26.50 in. (673.10 mm)
• Unladen 28 in. (711.20 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.40 in. (111.76 mm)
Rake (steering head) 30.1°
Fork Angle 30.1°
Trail 4.70 in. (119.38 mm)
Wheelbase 60.40 in. (1534.16 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series, blackwall):
• Front – D402F MH90-21 54H
• Rear – D401 150/80B16 71H
Fuel Capacity (warning light at approximately 1 gal.) 4.50 gal. (17.03 L)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3.60 qts. (3.41 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)
Weight:
• As Shipped 565 lbs. (256.28 kg)
• In Running Order 591 lbs. (268.07 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1000 lbs. (453.59 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating:
• Front 335 lbs. (151.95 kg)
• Rear 665 lbs. (301.64 kg)

ENGINE
Engine3 Air-cooled, Evolution®
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic,
self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3 in. (76.20 mm) x 3.81 in. (96.77 mm)
Displacement3 53.86 cu. in. (883 cu. cm)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Fuel System4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
Lubrication System Dry-sump

DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 68/28 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S. HDI JPN
1st 10.782 10.782 10.782
2nd 7.702 7.702 7.702
3rd 5.728 5.728 5.728
4th 4.748 4.748 4.748
5th 4.071 4.071 4.071

CHASIS
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swing Arm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 39 mm
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Wheels5
• Front Chrome, Laced Steel
21 in. x 2.15 in. (533.40 mm x 54.61 mm)
• Rear Silver, Solid Disc Cast Aluminum
16 in. x 3 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm)
Brakes:
• Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
• Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
• Front 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel 5.69 in. (144.53 mm)
• Rear Wheel 2.12 in. (53.85 mm)

PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque6 (per SAE J1349):
• North America 55 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (74.58 NM @ 3500 rpm)
• World 53 ft. lbs. @ 4500 rpm (71.87 NM @ 4500 rpm)
• Japan 48 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (65.09 NM @ 3500 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168): Right: 29° Left: 31°
Fuel Economy7(EPA urban/highway test): 45/60 mpg (5.23/3.92 L /100 km)

ELECTRIC
Battery Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca
(per Battery Council International Rating)
Charging Single-phase, 30-amp system
(357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings, security system8 (optional)

STYLING/CONVENIENCE
Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Fenders and Supports
• Front Sport fender with painted brace supports
• Rear Full coverage fender with chrome supports
Foot Supports and Controls
• Rider Forward-mounted footpegs with brake & shift levers
• Passenger Standard footpegs
Handlebar Style Stainless steel, low-rise
Seat Type and Style One-piece, two-up Sportster® classic
Fork Lock Common with ignition key
Hazard Warning Integrated into turn signal controls
Smart Security System Next-generation hands-free security fob;
operates based on proximity to vehicle

COLORS10
Vivid Black, Pacific Blue Pearl, Pewter Pearl, White Gold Pearl, Candy Red Sunglo (new),
Suede Blue Pearl/Vivid Black, Pacific Blue Pearl/Vivid Black (new), Crimson Red Sunglo/
Candy Red Sunglo (new), Copperhead Pearl/Red Hot11 (new), Golden Glow/Black Glow11 (new), Purple Haze11 (new)

WARANTY
Warranty9 24 months (unlimited mileage)