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 |
