The Harley Davidson XLH 883 Sportster was manufactured between 1991 and 1995. It has a four-stroke 45-degree V-twin engine with OHV and two valves per cylinder. The engine has a capacity of 883 cc or 53.9 cubic inches with a bore x stroke of 76.2 x 96.8 mm. The bike is cooled by air and has a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The bike has a 34mm Keihin carburetor and electronic ignition, and starts with an electric start. The bike can reach a maximum power output of 48 hp or 35.0 kW at 5000 RPM and a maximum torque of 85 Nm or 63 ft-lb at 4000 RPM. It has a five-speed transmission and a belt final drive.
The front suspension of the bike features 35mm Showa telescopic forks, while the rear suspension has dual shocks with adjustable damping. The front brakes have a single 292mm disc with four-piston calipers, and the rear brakes have a single 292mm disc with four-piston calipers. The bike has a front tire size of 100/90-19 and a rear tire size of 130/90-16. The seat height of the bike is 25.8 inches, and it has a dry weight of 214 kg or 472 lbs and a wet weight of 221 kg or 499.4 lbs.
The bike has a fuel capacity of 8.5 litres or 2.2 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Harley Davidson XLH 883 Sportster
| Year | 1991 – 95 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 883 cc / 53.9 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 76.2 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Induction | 34mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 48 hp / 35.0 kW @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 85 Nm / 63 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Front Suspension | 35mm Showa telescopic forks. |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks with adjustable damping. |
| Front Brakes | Single 292mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292mm disc 4 piston calipers |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| Seat Height | 25.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 214 kg / 472 lb |
| Wet Weight | 221 kg / 499.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal |
