2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom utilizes a 883.3 cc (53.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 74.6 Nm (55 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt 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 8.9:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom measures 260 kg (573 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 653 mm (25.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,519 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12.49-liter (3.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.61 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 271 km (168 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2013 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~271 km (168 mi)
Engine
Displacement883.3 ccm (53.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsAir-cooled, Evolution®
Torque74.6 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.0 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Compression8.9:1
Bore x Stroke76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
DrivelineChain, 57/34 ratio primary drive
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.61 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.02 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases107.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustChrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Chassis
Rake30.5°
Trail117 mm (4.6 inches)
Wheelbase1519 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground Clearance99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-B19
Rear Tyre150/80-B16
Front BrakesSingle disc. Dual-piston
Rear BrakesSingle disc
WheelsBlack, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight251.0 kg (553.3 pounds)
Weight incl.260.0 kg (573.2 pounds)
Seat Height653 mm (25.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2179 mm (85.8 inches)
Fuel Capacity12.49 litres (3.30 US gallons)
Oil Capacity2.60 litres (2.75 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsHard candy voodoo purple flake, sand camo denim, amber wiskey, black denim
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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
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
