Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom

2015 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2015 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom custom - cruiser motorcycle, Harley-Davidson utilizes a 883.3 cc (53.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 52.3 HP (38.2 kW) at 5,750 rpm while 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. With a specific output of 59.2 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 rpm) and peak power (5,750 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom measures 260 kg (573 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.97 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 735 mm (28.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,510 mm (59.4 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.