At the heart of the 2008 Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Police custom - cruiser motorcycle, Harley-Davidson pairs a 882.7 cc (53.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 74.6 Nm (55 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-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 XL 883 Sportster Police measures 255.4 kg (563 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 693 mm (27.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,524 mm (60 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 12.49-liter (3.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Standover Height
693 mm (27.3 in)
Engine
Displacement882.7 ccm (53.86 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
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 (ESPFI)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Clutch9-plate, wet
Performance
ExhaustChrome staggered shorty duals
Chassis
Wheelbase1524 mm (60.0 inches)
Ground Clearance142 mm (5.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-19
Rear Tyre150/80-B16
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø292 mm (11.5 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø292 mm (11.5 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight255.4 kg (563.0 pounds)
Seat Height693 mm (27.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1161 mm (45.7 inches)
Overall Length2289 mm (90.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity12.49 litres (3.30 US gallons)
Reserve Fuel3.02 litres (0.80 US gallons)
Other
Color OptionsBirch White, Vivid Black, Glacier White Pearl
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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.
