Harley Davidson XLH 883 Sportster (1996-98)

The Harley Davidson XLH 883 Sportster was a motorcycle produced between 1996 and 1998. It had a four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV engine with a capacity of 883 cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The motorcycle was air-cooled and had a 34mm Keihin carburetor for induction. The ignition was electronic and it had an electric starter. The maximum power output was 48 hp at 5000 rpm, while the torque was 85 Nm at 4000 rpm. It had a 5 speed transmission and a belt final drive. The front suspension was provided by 35mm Showa telescopic forks and the rear suspension had dual shocks with adjustable damping. The front brakes were single 292mm discs with 4 piston calipers, while the rear brakes had a single 292mm disc with 4 piston calipers. The front tyre was 100/90-19, and the rear tyre was 130/90-16. The seat height was 25.8 inches and it had a dry weight of 214 kg with a fuel capacity of 8.5 litres/2.2 US gal.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XLH 883 Sportster

Year: 1996 – 98

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