| General information |
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| Model: | Harley-Davidson XL 883 C Sportster Custom |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Category: | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating: | 68.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 883.00 ccm (53.88 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2 |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Torque: | 69.00 Nm (7.0 kgf-m or 50.9 ft.lbs) @ 4200 RPM |
| Compression: | 9.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor |
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
Transmission type final drive: | Belt |
| Clutch: | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath. |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 255.0 kg (562.2 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 673 mm (26.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length: | 2,275 mm (89.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 112 mm (4.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Rake (fork angle): | 30.1° |
| Front tyre dimensions: | MH90-21 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 150/80-16 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
| Exhaust system: | Staggered shorty duals |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 17.40 litres (4.60 gallons) |
| Color options: | Vivid black, brilliant silver pearl, sierra red pearl, black cherry pearl, glacier white pearl, rich sunglo blue, yellow pearl, two-tone rich sunglo blue and chopper blue pearl, two-tone chopper blue pearl and brilliant silver pearl, two-tone sierra red p |
| Further information |
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