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Custom - Cruiser · 2011

XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow

US$ 7999. Euro 8295. UK £ 6050. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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55 /100 Balanced
Torque
75 Nm
Engine
883 ccm

2011 Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2011 Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow relies on a 883.3 cc (53.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 75 Nm (55.3 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 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow measures 255.4 kg (563 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 681 mm (26.8 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,506 mm (59.3 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 4.48 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 380 km (236 miles) between fill-ups.

Theoretical Range
~380 km (236 mi)
Engine
Displacement 883.3 ccm (53.90 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details Air-cooled Evolution engine. Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters.
Torque 75.0 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.3 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Compression 8.9:1
Bore x Stroke 76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel System Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Lubrication Dry-sump
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Driveline Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio. Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio
Performance
Fuel Consumption 4.48 litres/100 km (22.3 km/l or 52.50 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 103.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Chassis
Frame Type Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions. Swingarm: mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded.
Rake 31.0°
Trail 145 mm (5.7 inches)
Front Suspension 39 mm Showa fork
Front Travel 108 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear Suspension Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Rear Travel 54 mm (2.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1506 mm (59.3 inches)
Ground Clearance 97 mm (3.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-ZR18
Rear Tyre 150/60-ZR17
Front Brakes Single disc. Patented, uniform expansion rotors. Dual-piston.
Front Brake Ø 292 mm (11.5 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. Patented, uniform expansion rotors. Single-piston.
Rear Brake Ø 269 mm (10.6 inches)
Wheels Black, Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 243.1 kg (536.0 pounds)
Weight incl. 255.4 kg (563.0 pounds)
Seat Height 681 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1209 mm (47.6 inches)
Overall Length 2187 mm (86.1 inches)
Overall Width 930 mm (36.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Oil Capacity 2.80 litres (2.96 US quarts)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Vivid black, Cool blue pearl, Merlot sunglo/vivid black, birch white/sedona orange.
Instruments Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights. Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signal
Electrical Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free batery, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca. 30-amp, permanent magnet, single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator.
Light 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
Warranty 24 months unlimited mileage (US)
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Seat Height
68.1 cm / 26.8 in
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Handling
Heavy bike — requires confident handling
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