Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2009 Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low relies on a 883 cc (53.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. 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) with a 8.9:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the XL 883L Sportster 883 Low measures 255 kg (562 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 641 mm (25.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,515 mm (59.6 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.61 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 369 km (229 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2009 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~369 km (229 mi)
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
Compression8.9:1
Bore x Stroke76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Clutch9-plate, wet
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.61 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.02 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases107.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustChrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Seat Height641 mm (25.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2250 mm (88.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Oil Capacity2.60 litres (2.75 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsVivid Black, Pewter Pearl, Dark Blue Pearl, Red Hot Sunglo
Notes
Silver powder-coated engine with polished treatment covers; Polished headlamp visor; Chrome trim ring with black body headlamp; Chrome riser; Mid-mounted rider footpegs; Stainless steel, wide, classic touring handlebars; Reduced reach solo seat; Low-profile front forks; Low-profile rear shocks;visor; Black riser; Mid-mounted rider footpegs; Stainless steel, low-rise handlebar; One-piece, solo Sportster® classic seat; Chrome trim ring with black body headlamp; Chrome riser; Mid-mounted rider footpegs; Standard passenger footpegs; Stainless steel, pull-back handlebars; One-piece, two-up Sportster® classic seat; Low-profile front forks;
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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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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
