Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster
58 hp, 883 cc, 261 kg2004 - 2006
Harley Davidson Iron 883
58 hp, 883 cc, 256 kg2016
MetricUS
EngineHarley Davidson XL 883 SportsterHarley Davidson Iron 883
Engine codeEvolution 883Evolution
Displacement883 cc883 cc
Max power58 hp (@4 400 RPM)58 hp (@4 400 RPM)
Max torque69 Nm (@4 200 RPM)71 Nm (@3 750 RPM)
Redline6 000 RPM6 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementCarburetorFuel Injection
LayoutOHV V-twinSOHC V-twin
Compression8.90:19.00:1
Oil capacity3.40 litre2.60 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 510010W40
Spark plug typeHD-6R12HD-6R12
CoolingAirAir
Valves44
Bore76.2 mm76.2 mm
Stroke96.8 mm96.8 mm
Weight to power4.50 kg/hp4.41 kg/hp
Power to weight222 hp/Ton226 hp/Ton
Battery type12v, 12ah12V, 12Ah
GearboxHarley Davidson XL 883 SportsterHarley Davidson Iron 883
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveBeltBelt
Chain type
Gears count55
Primary ratio1.51.674
Final drive2.4282.344
1. gear2.687 (75 km/h)2.653 (70 km/h)
2. gear1.97 (102 km/h)1.895 (98 km/h)
3. gear1.434 (140 km/h)1.409 (132 km/h)
4. gear1.79 (112 km/h)1.168 (160 km/h)
5. gear1.0 (201 km/h)1.0 (186 km/h)
ChasisHarley Davidson XL 883 SportsterHarley Davidson Iron 883
Frame typeMild steel, tubular frame
Front susp.Front Fork 39 mm, 141.00 mm travelFork
Rear susp.Rear Shocks Coil over, dual adjustable preload, 104.00 mm travelTwin shocks
Dyno chart of 2004 Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster