Harley Davidson XL 883R Sportster

Harley Davidson XL 883R Sportster

Make Model	Harley Davidson XL 883R Sportster
Year	2002 - 03
Engine	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Evolution® Valve Train Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, two valves per cylinder
Capacity	883 cc / 53.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	76.2 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	8.9:1
Lubrication	Dry sump
Induction	Carburetion (40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump) Air Cleaner/Filter Oval “racetrack”;
Ignition	Inductive, battery-powered,V Fire III™ electronic breakerless with solid-state dual stage advance
Starting	Electric
Max Torque	69 Nm 52 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
Gear Radio	1st 9.717 2nd 6.690 3rd 5.180 4th 4.267 5th 3.615P
Frame	Mild steel, twin cradle Swing Arm Mild steel, rectangular section
Front Suspension	Conventional cartridge forks
Rear Suspension	Dual hydraulic shock absorbers adjustable for preload
Front Brakes	Single 292mm disc 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 292mm disc 4 piston calipers
Front Tyre	100/90-19
Rear Tyre	130/90-16
Rake	29°
Fork Angle	29.6°
Trail	117 mm / 4.6 in
Dimensions	Length 2336.0 mm / 88.1 in
Wheelbase	1524 mm / 60.0 in
Seat Height	Laden2 713.7 mm / 28.1 in Unladen 759.5 mm / 29.9 in
Ground Clearance	141 mm / 5.6 in
Dry Weight	228.4 kg / 503.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity	12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal

There remained a certain faction of riders who desired a slightly smaller Harley, but weren't ready to sacrifice performance. For this crowd, the 2002 XL-883R model filled their needs.

Enhanced speed was derived by using a variety of subtle modifications inside the motor along with a specially tuned two-into-one exhaust. The finish on the hot rod motor was both black and polished for a tasteful blend.

The orange and black paint and graphics were direct descendents of the mighty XR-750, which had prowled and dominated the tracks nearly 30 years earlier.

Rubber-mounted XL Evolution 883 engine
Blacked out engine, calipers, fork sliders, air cleaner cover, handlebars and rear springs.
Silver 13 spoke wheels
Race checkered tank
New 1-inch diameter rear axle and stiffer swingarm
Wide dirt-track inspired handlebars
Two up seat
Passenger footpegs
Staggered shorty dual exhaust
Mid-mount foot controls
Dual front disk brakes
Classic 3.3-gallon fuel tank

Like all 2005 model year Sportsters, the 883R offers uncompromised comfort and handling thanks to its redesigned-in-2004 Evolution engine that’s rubber-mounted to a stronger, more rigid frame.