Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2009 Harley-Davidson XL 883C Sportster 883 Custom utilizes a 883 cc (53.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 70 Nm (51.6 lb-ft) at 3,750 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).
On the scales, the XL 883C Sportster 883 Custom measures 255 kg (562 lbs) dry. 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 1,520 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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.
Standover Height
673 mm (26.5 in)
Engine
Displacement883.0 ccm (53.88 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Torque70.0 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.6 ft.lbs) @ 3750 RPM
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)
Performance
ExhaustChrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
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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.
