Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster features a 883 cc (53.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 70 Nm (51.6 lb-ft) at 3,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches) with a 9.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Sportster 883 Roadster measures 260 kg (573 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 760 mm (29.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,520 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12.5-liter (3.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2013 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
760 mm (29.9 in)
Engine
Displacement883.0 ccm (53.88 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Torque70.0 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.6 ft.lbs) @ 3750 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
DrivelineChain, 57/34 ratio
Performance
ExhaustE Type 7
Chassis
Rake29.7°
Trail112 mm (4.4 inches)
Wheelbase1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground Clearance141 mm (5.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-B19
Rear Tyre150/80-B16
Front BrakesDouble disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
WheelsBlack, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight251.0 kg (553.4 pounds)
Weight incl.260.0 kg (573.2 pounds)
Seat Height760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
Brake setup is worth comparing if you ride in traffic, mountains or with a passenger.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
