Cool-Motorcycle reviews Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster 2008

If you crave a pure harley-davidson motorcycle, you’ve got to sink your teeth into this one. Light and nimble, easy to get into and a ride impossible to forget. A lean and mean machine that’s had more than its fair share of second looks for over 50 years. Don’t be deceived by its bare-essential styling.

Once unleashed, the rubber-mounted 883cc Evolution engine and five-speed transmission will ruin you for any other machine that ever dares to imitate it. Shorty dual exhaust in the back. The classic profile of the fuel tank. If you’ve never met the begging-to-be-ridden Sportster, it’s time you stepped up for a ride.

Key Features

• Rubber-mounted, 883cc Evolution engine
• Silver powder-coated engine (including cylinders and cylinder heads) with polished covers
• Low-rise handlebar
• Classic solo seat
• Mid-mounted foot controls

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

• Length: 90.1 in.
• Seat Height-Laden: 27.3 in.
• Seat Height-Unladen: 29.3 in.
• Ground Clearance: 5.6 in.
• Rake Steering Head/Trail: 29.6° / 4.60 in.
• Wheelbase: 60.0 in.
• Fuel Capacity: 3.3 gal.
• Oil Capacity: 3.6 qt.
• Dry Weight: 563.0 lbs.
• Running Order: 583.0 lbs.

Powertrain

• Engine: Air-cooled, Evolution®
• Displacement: 53.9 in.
• Bore x Stroke: 3.00 in. x 3.81 in.
• Engine Torque: 55.0 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm
• Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
• Miles per Gallon-ESPFI: 60.0 hwy / 45.0 city
• Primary Drive: Chain, 34/57 ratio
• Gear Ratio (overall) 1st: 10.782
• Gear Ratio (overall) 2nd: 7.702
• Gear Ratio (overall) 3rd: 5.728
• Gear Ratio (overall) 4th: 4.748
• Gear Ratio (overall) 5th: 4.071

Wheels/Tires

• Front Wheel: Silver, 13-Spoke
• Rear Wheel: Silver, 13-Spoke
• Front Tire Size: 100/90-19 57H
• Rear Tire Size: 150/80B16 71H

Electrical

• Instruments: Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer; Time-of-day clock; Dual resettable tripmeter
• Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings, security system

Chassis

• Brakes: Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
• Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168): 32.0° / 32.0°
• Exhaust System: Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers

Color Options

• Vivid Black; Pacific Blue Pearl.

Optional Equipment

• Security System Option

Unique Features
Rubber-mounted, 883cc Evolution® engine; Silver powder-coated engine (including cylinders and cylinder heads) with polished covers; low-rise handlebar; classic solo seat; mid-mounted foot controls

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Cool-Motorcycle reviews Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster 2008