Positioned in Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster features a 883 cc (53.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. 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 9.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the XL883R Sportster 883 R Roadster measures 255.4 kg (563 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 760 mm (29.9 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 12.5-liter (3.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Standover Height
760 mm (29.9 in)
Engine
Displacement883.0 ccm (53.88 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsAir-cooled, Evolution®. Silver, powder-coated engine with polished covers.
Torque70.0 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.6 ft.lbs) @ 3750 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
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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
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