Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster (1999-02)

The Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster motorcycle was produced between 1999-2002. It has a four-stroke, 45 degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 883 cc and a compression ratio of 8.8:1. The bike has a carbureted 40 mm constant velocity induction system with an enrichener and accelerator pump. The digital CDI ignition system provides an electric start. The maximum torque is 69 Nm at 4300 rpm. The bike has a five-speed transmission and a belt final drive. The frame is mild steel with tubular and circular sections and cast junctions. The swingarm is also made of mild steel with rectangular tube sections and stamped junctions. The bike has conventional cartridge forks on the front suspension and dual shocks with coil-over and preload dual-adjustable on the rear suspension. The front brakes have a single 292mm disc with 2 piston calipers and the rear brakes have a single 292mm disc with 1 piston calipers. The Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster has a wet weight of 235 kg and a fuel capacity of 12.5 liters. The dimensions of the bike include a length of 2237 mm, a wheelbase of 1505 mm, and a seat height of 720 mm. The Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster is an elegantly designed motorcycle with powerful features best-suited for bike enthusiasts who appreciate the classic look and feel of Harley-Davidson bikes.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster

Year: 1999 – 02


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 883 cc / 53.9 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 76.2 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Induction: Carburetion (40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump) Air Cleaner/Filter Oval racetrack ;
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Torque: 69 Nm 52 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
Clutch: Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Gear Ratio: 1st 10.944 9.792 9.467 2nd 7.542 6.732 6.663 3rd 5.834 5.220 5.143 4th 4.806 4.301 4.278 5th 4.071 3.643 3.643
Frame: Mild steel, tubular frame; circularsections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Suspension: 39mm Conventional cartridge forks

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Front Brakes: Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers
Front Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90HB16
Dimensions: Length 2237 mm / 88.3 in
Wheelbase: 1505 mm / 59.3 in
Seat Height: 720 mm / 28.3 in
Ground Clearance: 112 mm / 4.4 om
Wet Weight: 235 kg / 518.1 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal

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