Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 401 lbs2003 - 2004
Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster
58 hp, 883 cc, 575 lbs2007 - 2016
EngineYamaha R6Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster
Engine codeEvolution 883
Displacement600 cc883 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)58 hp (@4 400 RPM)
Max torque44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)50 lb ft (@4 200 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM6 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4OHV V-twin
Compression12.40:18.90:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.22 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Motul 5100
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EKHD-6R12
CoolingLiquidAir
Valves164
Bore65.5 mm76.2 mm
Stroke44.5 mm96.8 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power3.32 lbs/hp9.92 lbs/hp
Power to weight753 hp/2500lbs251 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-412v, 12ah
GearboxYamaha R6Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainBelt
Chain type
Gears count65
Primary ratio1.9551.5
Final drive3.02.428
1. gear2.846 (68 mph)2.687 (47 mph)
2. gear1.947 (100 mph)1.97 (63 mph)
3. gear1.556 (125 mph)1.434 (87 mph)
4. gear1.333 (146 mph)1.79 (70 mph)
5. gear1.19 (164 mph)1.0 (125 mph)
6. gear1.083 (180 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster
Frame typeDiamondMild steel, tubular frame
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travelFront Fork 39 mm, 5.55 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperRear Shocks Coil over, dual adjustable preload, 4.09 in travel