The Harley Davidson XL 53C Sportster Custom is a motorcycle produced from 1998 to 2003. It is equipped with a four-stroke, 45 degrees V-twin engine with a capacity of 883cc and a compression ratio of 8.8:1, resulting in a 53 horsepower output at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 67 Nm at 4100 rpm. The transmission is a five-speed system, and the final drive is via a belt. The frame is made of mild steel twin cradle, and the suspension comprises 35mm Showa telescopic forks and dual shocks with adjustable damping.
The front brake is a single 292mm disc with two piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 292mm disc with one piston caliper. The lightweight, 245.0 kg motorcycle has a ground clearance of 159mm and is 2245mm long with a wheelbase of 1510mm. The seat height is 700mm, and the fuel capacity is 12.5 litres. Overall, the Harley Davidson XL 53C Sportster Custom is a reliable and powerful motorcycle with a classic design that is easy to handle and maintain.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Harley Davidson XL 53C Sportster Cuustom
| Year | 1998 – 03 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 883 cc / 53.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 76.2 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump, gear drive pump with full flow spin-on disposable oil filter |
| Induction | Carburettor, 40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump |
| Ignition | Inductive, battery-powered,V Fire III c electronic breakerless with solid-state dual stage advance |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 53 hp / 38.6 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 67 Nm / 49.4 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 9.717 2nd 6.690 3rd 5.180 4th 4.267 5th 3.615P |
| Frame | Mild steel twin cradle |
| Front Suspension | 35mm Showa telescopic forks. |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks with adjustable damping |
| Front Brakes | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers |
| Front Tyre | 80/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| Dimensions | Length 2245 mm / 88.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1510 mm / 59.4 in |
| Seat Height | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 159 mm / 6.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 245.0 kg / 540.1 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |
