Harley Davidson XL 883R Sportster (2002-03)

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The Harley Davidson XL 883R Sportster is a motorcycle produced between 2002 and 2003 with a four-stroke, 45 degree V-twin Evolution engine that has a capacity of 883cc. It has a dry sump lubrication system and operates on pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters with two valves per cylinder. The fuel system is based on a carburetion system that utilizes 40mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump air cleaner/filter oval racetrack. It uses an inductive, battery-powered ignition system with V Fire III c electronic breakerless that boasts solid-state dual-stage advance. The bike features an electric start and a maximum torque of 69 Nm @ 4300 rpm. It has a five-speed gear radio and is equipped with front and rear disc brake systems with 4-piston calipers. The bike has a twin cradle mild steel frame with a rectangular section swingarm. Its front suspension comprises conventional cartridge forks while the rear suspension features dual hydraulic shock absorbers adjustable for preload. The bike has a trail of 117mm/4.6in, a rake of 29 degrees, and a fork angle of 29.6 degrees. The dimensions of the bike measure at a length of 2336.0mm/88.1in, a width of 860.0mm/33.9in, and a height of 1120.1mm/44.1in. The bike offers a wheelbase of 1524mm/60.0in, a seat height from 713.7mm/28.1in laden to 759.5mm/29.9in unladen, and a ground clearance of 141mm/5.6in. It weighs 228.4kg/503.0lbs and has a fuel capacity of 12.5 litres/3.3 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XL 883R Sportster

Year: 2002 – 03


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, Evolution (R) Valve Train Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 883 cc / 53.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 76.2 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Lubrication: Dry sump
Induction: Carburetion (40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump) Air Cleaner/Filter Oval racetrack ;
Ignition: Inductive, battery-powered,V Fire III c electronic breakerless with solid-state dual stage advance
Starting: Electric
Max Torque: 69 Nm 52 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
Gear Radio: 1st 9.717 2nd 6.690 3rd 5.180 4th 4.267 5th 3.615P
Frame: Mild steel, twin cradle Swing Arm Mild steel, rectangular section
Front Suspension: Conventional cartridge forks
Rear Suspension: Dual hydraulic shock absorbers adjustable for preload
Front Brakes: Single 292mm disc 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 292mm disc 4 piston calipers
Front Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Rake: 29 degrees
Fork Angle: 29.6 degrees
Trail: 117 mm / 4.6 in
Dimensions: Length 2336.0 mm / 88.1 in
Wheelbase: 1524 mm / 60.0 in
Seat Height: Laden2 713.7 mm / 28.1 in Unladen 759.5 mm / 29.9 in
Ground Clearance: 141 mm / 5.6 in
Dry Weight: 228.4 kg / 503.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal

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