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Harley Davidson XL 883R Sportster

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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.