Harley Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Evolution (1986-90)

The Harley Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Evolution motorcycle was produced from 1986 to 1990 and featured a four-stroke, 45-degree V-twin, OHV engine with 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 883cc. It was air-cooled with an electronic ignition and produced a max power of 48hp and max torque of 85Nm. The transmission was a 4-speed with final drive via chain. The front suspension consisted of 35mm Showa telescopic forks and the rear suspension had dual shocks with adjustable damping. The front and rear brakes were both single 292mm discs with 1 piston calipers. The bike had a wheelbase of 59.6 inches, a rake of 27.8 degrees, and a trail of 130mm. The dry weight was 214kg and the fuel capacity was 8.5 litres. Overall, the Harley Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Evolution offered riders a powerful and reliable ride with classic Harley styling.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Evolution

Year: 1986 – 90

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 / 67.9 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm

Transmission: 4 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: 35mm Showa telescopic forks.

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with adjustable damping.

Front Brakes: Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 90/90-19

Rear Tyre: 90/90-16

Rake: 27.8 degrees

Trail: 130 mm / 5.1 in

Wheelbase: / 59.6 in

Dry Weight: 214 kg / 472 lb

Dry Weight: 221 kg / 499.4 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal