Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 883 features a 882.7 cc (53.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 68 HP (49.6 kW) while maximum torque reaches 69.2 Nm (51 lb-ft) at 4,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 77 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the XL 883 Sportster 883 measures 260.4 kg (574 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.83 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,524 mm (60 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 12.49-liter (3.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.43 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 282 km (175 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2006 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
77 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.26 HP/kg (3.83 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~282 km (175 mi)
Engine
Displacement882.7 ccm (53.86 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsEvolution engine.
Power68.0 HP (49.6 kW))
Torque69.2 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.0 ft.lbs) @ 4300 RPM
Compression8.9:1
Bore x Stroke76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionDigital CDI
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.43 litres/100 km (22.6 km/l or 53.10 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases102.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustChrome, staggered shorty duals
Chassis
Rake29.6°
Trail117 mm (4.6 inches)
Front Suspension39mm Conventional cartridge forks
Front Travel141 mm (5.6 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Rear Travel104 mm (4.1 inches)
Wheelbase1524 mm (60.0 inches)
Ground Clearance142 mm (5.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-19
Rear Tyre150/80-16
Front BrakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø292 mm (11.5 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear Brake Ø292 mm (11.5 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight251.7 kg (555.0 pounds)
Weight incl.260.4 kg (574.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2701 HP/kg
Overall Length2289 mm (90.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity12.49 litres (3.30 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsVivid black, brilliant silver, chopper blue, fire red pearl
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Transmission
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