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Harley Davidson XL 883C Sportster Custom

Make Model	Harley Davidson XL 883C Sportster Custom
Year	2002 - 03
Engine	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	883 cc / 53.9 cub in.
Bore x Stroke	76.2 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	8.8:1
Induction	Carburetion (40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump) Air Cleaner/Filter Oval “racetrack”;
Ignition	Digital CDI
Starting	Electric
Max Torque	69 Nm 52 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
Clutch	Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Belt
Gear Ratio	1st 10.944 9.792 9.467 2nd 7.542 6.732 6.663 3rd 5.834 5.220 5.143 4th 4.806 4.301 4.278 5th 4.071 3.643 3.643
Frame	Mild steel, tubular frame; circularsections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Suspension	39mm Conventional cartridge forks
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Front Brakes	Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers
Front Tyre	D402F MH90-21 54H
Rear Tyre	D401 150/80B16 71H
Rake	30.1°
Fork Angle	30.1°
Trail	120 mm / 4.7 in
Dimensions	Length 2293.62 mm / 90.3 Width 830.58 mm / 32.7 in Height 1160.78 mm / 45.7 in
Wheelbase	1534.1 mm / 60.4 in
Seat Height	Laden2 673.1 mm / 26.5 in Unladen 711.20 mm / 28 in
Ground Clearance	112 mm / 4.4 om
Dry Weight	253 kg / 558 lbs
Wet Weight	263 kg / 579 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres / 4.5 US gal

The Sportster® 883 Custom broke onto the street in 1999 with a style that was like nothing yet seen in the Sportster family. Continuing this year, personality keeps its punch. The low seat height and the boulevard styling with drag bars and forward foot controls give the bike a radical profile. The drag bars' unique mounting of the chrome speedo and the chromed bullet headlight, and sleek, two-up seat add a little street-racer style. The custom wheel treatment, 21 inch laced-up front and solid 16 inch disc in the rear, adds to the custom styling.

-Rigid mount 883cc Evolution® engine
-Silver powdercoated engine and covers
-Tall, chromed riser with drag style handlebar
-Chrome bullet headlight
-Laced front wheel, disc rear wheel
-One-piece, low-profile, two-up seat
-Forward foot controls
-Low-profile rear shocks

Vehicle specifications and features may vary from country to country depending on local laws, and some models are not available in certain countries.

No matter which Sportster you ride, you experience the evolution of a hot rod. Since its introduction in 1957, through the XLCH, XR-750, XLCR Café Racer, XLX and XLS Roadster, Sportsters have remained true to their beginnings providing quick, responsive handling, flat torque curve and raw, racy style.

This model year, the XL powertrain gets new high-contact ratio cam gears for quieter engine operation and a new high efficiency oil pump to reduce oil carryover. Borrowing a casting technique from the Twin Cam 88 engine, Spinylok Cylinder liners will be used on the XL powertrain to reduce oil consumption by improving bore straightness.

In addition, all 2001 model year Sportsters feature new Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series tires designed specifically for Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

The Sportster 883, 883 Hugger and Sportster 1200 continue to introduce new riders to the Harley-Davidson family with great value.

The XL Sportster 883 Custom returns with forward foot controls, custom handlebar riser structure and a sporty two-up seat.

The XL 1200S Sportster 1200 Sport, the epitome of "Harley-Davidson Sport," returns with its dual spark plug head, high-compression motor, adjustable suspension and front dual-disc brakes.

The Sportster 1200 Custom carries on with the custom touches riders desire.

Has it been the Sportster's diverse genealogy, reliability or performance that led it to its place in motorcycle history? Whatever the case, the Sportster family continues to honor the past while reflecting the present.