Cool-Motorcycle reviews Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster 2008

There aren’t a whole lot of modern marvels like this one.
Your backside rides just off the pavement. The handlebar comes back to greet you. The Thrill of the rubber-mounted 883cc Evolution engine between your legs. You can’t help but like the view.

This low flying eagle comes with an ample helping of chrome, from the classic shorty dual tailpipes to the headlamp ring. The style is pure and rowboned. The shape of the fuel tank is a classic icon in its own right. The narrow Sportster frame makes riding pure joy. Easy to get on and rolling. You’ll be riding this 883 straight on through to tomorrow.

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 XL883L Sportster 2008