Harley Davidson XL 883N Iron Special Edition (2013)

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In 2013, Harley Davidson released the XL 883N Iron Special Edition motorcycle, equipped with a four stroke, V-Twin 883 cc engine with a compression ratio of 8.8:1. The bike’s electronic sequential port fuel injection and digital CDI ignition provide a smooth start, and a multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath offers reliability. The five-speed transmission and belt final drive ensure a smooth ride, with gear ratios appropriate for varying road conditions. The frame is made of mild steel and tubular sections, with 39mm front forks and coil-over dual-adjustable preload rear suspension. The front and rear brakes have 2 x 38mm piston calipers, with a single 300mm disc for the front and a single 260mm disc for the rear. The wheels are black 13-spoke aluminum castings, with a black 13-spoke cast aluminum rim on the rear. The bike’s dimensions are 2179mm x 821mm x 1107mm, with a wheelbase of 1519mm and seat height of 653mm when laden and 683mm when unladen. Ground clearance is 120mm, with a wet weight of 256.3kg and fuel capacity of 12.5 liters. The XL 883N Iron Special Edition is designed for riders who want a minimalist-looking bike that is both powerful and reliable, with a smooth ride even on bumpy roads.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XL 883N Iron Special Edition

Year: 2013


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 883 cc / 50.8cu in/
Bore x Stroke: 76.2 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Exhaust: Chrome, staggered, shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
induction: Electronic sequential port fuel injection
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Torque: 73 Nm / 7.44 kgf-m / 53.8 ft/lb @ 3750 rpm
Clutch: Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Primary Drive: Chain, 34/57 ratio
Gear Ratio: 1st 10.407 / 2nd 7.436 / 3rd 5.53 / 4th 4.583 / 5th 3.93

Frame: Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded
Front Suspension: 39mm Fork
Front Wheel Travel: 92 mm / 3.62 in.
Rear Suspension: Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 41 mm / 1.6 in.
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 260mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston calipers
Front Wheel: Black, 13-spoke cast aluminium
Rear Wheel: Black, 13-spoke cast auminium
Front Tyre: 100/90B19 57H
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Rake: 31.1 degrees
Trail: 117 mm / 4.6 in
Dimensions: Length 2179 mm / 85.4 in Width 821 mm / 32.3 in Height 1107 mm / 43.5 in
Wheelbase: 1519 mm / 59.5 in.
Seat Height: Laden 653 mm / 25.7 in Unladen 683 mm / 26.9 in.
Ground Clearance: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Wet Weight: 256.3 kg / 565 lbs
Oil Capacity: 2.6 Litres / 0.69 US gal
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal

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