Harley Davidson XLH 883 Sportster (1991-95)

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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

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