Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL 883C Sportster 883 Custom 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 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. 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 883C Sportster 883 Custom measures 262.6 kg (579 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 673 mm (26.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,547 mm (60.9 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.43 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 384 km (239 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2003 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~384 km (239 mi)
Engine
Displacement882.7 ccm (53.86 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
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
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
Rake30.1°
Trail119 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1547 mm (60.9 inches)
Ground Clearance112 mm (4.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front TyreMH90-21
Rear Tyre150/80-16
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø292 mm (11.5 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø292 mm (11.5 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight253.1 kg (558.0 pounds)
Weight incl.262.6 kg (579.0 pounds)
Seat Height673 mm (26.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2289 mm (90.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Other
Color OptionsVivid black, brilliant silver, black pearl, fire red pearl, glacier white pearl, rich sunglo blue, two-tone rich sunglo blue and chopper blue, two-tone chopper blue and brilliant silver, two-tone fire red pearl and vivid black
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
Fuel capacity helps estimate touring range and how often you may need to stop.
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.
