Cool-Motorcycle reviews Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster 2008

The powder-coated evolution V-Twin engine at the heart of this machine gets a lot of attention, but why stop there? Let your eyes chow down on a machine packed with the kind of style that never gets old. The legendary Sportster profile, topped by a sculpted 4.5-gallon fuel tank with a clean profile.

Forward controls in the front. Shorty dual exhaust system in the back. Easy-to-get-on-and-go saddle with room for two. Laced wheel up front, silver, slotted disc wheel in back. And from the bullet headlamps on back, it’s all finished off with fine metallic details. Nothing like taking a good thing further.

Key Features

• Rubber-mounted, 883cc Evolution engine
• Chrome, tall pull-back riser
• Chrome Laced Steel front wheel
• Silver, Solid Disc Cast Aluminum rear wheel
• One piece, two-up seat
• Forward mounted foot controls

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

• Length: 90.3 in.
• Seat Height-Laden: 26.5 in.
• Seat Height-Unladen: 28.0 in.
• Ground Clearance: 4.4 in.
• Rake Steering Head/Trail: 30.1° / 4.70 in.
• Wheelbase: 60.4 in.
• Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal.
• Oil Capacity: 3.6 qt.
• Dry Weight: 565.0 lbs.
• Running Order: 591.0 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: Chrome, Laced/Silver, Solid Disc
• Rear Wheel: Chrome, Laced/Silver, Solid Disc
• Front Tire Size: MH90-21 54H
• 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): 31.0° / 29.0°
• Exhaust System: Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers

Color Options
Vivid Black; Pacific Blue Pearl; Pewter Pearl; White Gold Pearl; Candy Red Sunglo (New); Two-Tone Suede Blue Pearl/Vivid Black; Two-Tone Pacific Blue Pearl/Vivid Black (New); Two-Tone Crimson Red Sunglo/Candy Red Sunglo;Purple Haze (Custom); Copperhead Pearl and Red Hot (Custom); Golden Glow and Black Glow (Custom)

Optional Equipment

• Security System Option

Unique Features
Rubber-mounted, 883cc Evolution® engine; chrome, tall pull-back riser; Chrome Laced Steel front wheel; Silver, Solid Disc Cast Aluminum rear wheel; one piece, two-up seat; forward mounted foot controls

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Cool-Motorcycle reviews Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster 2008