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Harley Davidson XL 883C Sportster Custom

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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.