2011 Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow - USA Specifications U.S. MSRP - Vivid Black $7,999, Solids $8,289, Two-Tones $8,499
DIMENSIONS
Length 86.1 in. (2187 mm)
Overall Width 36.6 in. (929 mm)
Overall Height 47.6 in. (1209 mm)
Seat Height:
o Laden2 25.5 in. (648 mm)
o Unladen 26.8 in. (681 mm)
Ground Clearance 3.8 in. (97 mm)
Rake (steering head) 31°
Fork Angle 29.6°
Trail 5.7 in. (145 mm)
Wheelbase 59.3 in. (1506 mm)
Tires (Michelin® Scorcher™ "11" front and rear):
o Front - Scorcher™ "11"
o Rear - Scorcher™ "11" 120/70 ZR-18 150/60 ZR-17
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17.0 L) (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.8 qts. (2.6 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qts.
Weight:
o As Shipped 536 lbs. (234.1 kg)
o In Running Order
o Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 563 lbs. (255.4 kg)
o Gross Axle Weight Rating 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg)
o Front 339 lbs. (154.0 kg)
o Rear 661 lbs. (300.0 kg)
ENGINE
Engine3 Air-cooled, Evolution®
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3 in. x 3.812 in. (76.2 mm x 96.8 mm)
Displacement 53.9 cu. in. (883 cc)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
Lubrication System Dry-sump
DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
U.S Gear Ratios (overall):
o 1st 10.407
o 2nd 7.436
o 3rd 5.53
o 4th 4.583
o 5th. 3.93
CHASSIS
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 39 mm Showa®
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Wheels4: Black, Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim
o Front 18 in. x 3.5 in. (457 mm x 89 mm)
o Rear 17 in. x 4.5 in. (432 mm x 114 mm)
Brakes:
o Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
o Rotor Type Patented, uniform expansion rotors (diameter x width):
o Front 11.5 in. x .2 in. (292 mm x 5 mm)
o Rear 10.24 in. x .28 in. (260 mm x 7 mm)
Suspension Travel:
o Front Wheel 4.26 in. (108 mm)
o Rear Wheel 2.12 in. (54 mm)
PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque5 (per SAE J1349):
o North America 55 ft. lbs. @ 3500 RPM (75 Nm @ 3500 RPM)
Lean Angle:
o Right 24.7°
o Left 24.4°
Fuel Economy6
(EPA urban/highway test) 45/60 mpg (5.23/3.92 L/100 km)
ELECTRIC
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating) Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging 30-amp, permanent magnet, single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator (405W @ 3000 RPM, 405W peak)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
o Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
o Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W per lamp
o Turn Signal Lights 28W self-canceling
o Indicator Lamps High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system7 (optional)
WARRANTY
Warranty8 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter
2011 Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow - Canada Specifications Canadian MSRP - See your local retailer for pricing information.
DIMENSIONS Metric Units
Length 2215 mm
Seat Height
Laden 1
Unladen 1 695 mm
Ground Clearance 100 mm
Rake Steering Head
Trail 145 mm
Wheelbase 1500 mm
Fuel Capacity 17 L
Oil Capacity 2.65 L
Weight
Dry Weight 251 kg
Running Order 260 kg
Luggage Capacity
Volume
Weight
POWERTRAIN
Engine 2 Air-cooled, Evolution®Air-cooled, Evolution®
Displacement 883 cc
Bore x Stroke in. / in.76.2 mm / 96.8 mm
Engine Torque J1349
Engine Torque 3 ft. lbs. @ rpm74 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Fuel System 4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Primary Drive Chain, 34/57 ratioChain, 34/57 ratio
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy City 5 5.23 l/100km
Fuel Economy Hwy 5 3.92 l/100km
Gear Ratio (Overall)
1st 10.407
2nd 7.436
3rd 5.53
4th 4.583
5th 3.93
6th
WHEELS / TIRES
Wheels
Front 6 Black, Split 5-Spoke with Machined RimBlack, Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim
Wheel Option 6
Rear 6 Black, Split 5-Spoke with Machined RimBlack, Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim
Tire Size
Front
Rear
ELECTRICAL
Instruments Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lightsHandlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
Indicator Lamps 7 High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings, low battery, security system (optional)High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings, low battery, security system (optional)
CHASSIS
Brakes Dual-piston front, single-piston rearDual-piston front, single-piston rear
Parking Brake
Lean Angle
Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflersChrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
COLOR OPTIONS
Vivid Black
Cool Blue Pearl
Merlot Sunglo / Vivid Black
Birch White / Sedona OrangeVivid Black
Cool Blue Pearl
Merlot Sunglo / Vivid Black
Birch White / Sedona Orange