XLH Sportster 883
2003 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2003 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 utilizes a 883 cc (53.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 67 Nm (49.4 lb-ft) at 4,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through 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 XLH Sportster 883 measures 235 kg (518 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,510 mm (59.4 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.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1999 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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