2009 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster

XL 883L Sportster 883 Low

Featuring low profile ergonomics with a seat height of just 641mm and recalibrated suspension, the 883 Low offers an exciting combination of precise handling and stunning style, including a new front fender that hugs the chrome laces wheel. The 883 Low inspires confident riding for those who appreciate a lighter, nimble motorcycle with signature Evolution V-Twin performance.

XL Sportster 883L features:

• Isolation-mounted 883cc Evolution engine
• Silver powdercoated engine with polished treatment
• Lowered front and rear suspension
• Chrome laced steel wheels, 19-inch front / 16-inch rear
• New recalibrated suspension
• New low profile front fender
• Wide, classic touring handlebars
• Reduced-reach solo seat
• Chrome staggered shorty dual exhaust system
• Mid-mount foot controls
• Lowest profile rear shocks
• Lowest profile front forks
• Easy reach sidestand
• Classic 12.5 litre fuel tank
• Smart Security System

Dimensions

Length (mm) ...................................................................................................2250
Seat Height (mm)2 .............................................................................................641
Ground Clearance (mm) ......................................................................................99
Rake at steering head (°) / Trail (mm) ........................................................ 30 / 117
Fork Angle ........................................................................................................30°
Wheelbase (mm) .............................................................................................1515
Fuel Capacity (litres) ........................................................................................12.5
Oil Capacity w/fi lter (litres) .................................................................................3.4
Dry Weight (kg) .................................................................................................251

Powertrain

Engine .................................................................................Air-cooled, Evolution
Displacement (cu.cm) .......................................................................................883
Bore x Stroke (mm) ...............................................................................76.2 x 96.8
Fuel System ...................................Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio ..........................................................................................8.9:1
Exhaust System ....................Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual muffl ers

Tyres:

Front ............................................................................. D401F 100/90-19 57H
Rear ............................................................................... D401 150/80B16 71H

Wheels:

Front ........................................................................... 19” Chrome, steel laced
Rear ............................................................................ 16” Chrome, steel laced

Drivetrain

Primary Drive ..............................................................................Chain, 34/57 ratio
Final Drive .....................................................................................Belt, 28/68 ratio
Clutch .................................................................................................. 9-plate, wet
Transmission .............................................................................................5-speed

Gear Ratios:

1st .......................................................................................................... 10.78
2nd ........................................................................................................... 7.70
3rd ............................................................................................................ 5.73
4th ............................................................................................................ 4.75
5th ............................................................................................................ 4.07

Chassis

Brakes, Dia (Front/Rear, mm) .................................................................. 292 / 292
Caliper Type .....................................................Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
Front Fork .....................................................................................................39mm
Rear Shocks ...................................................... Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable

Suspension Travel:

Front (mm) ...................................................................................................92
Rear (mm) ....................................................................................................41
Frame ............................. Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swingarm .....Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded

Performance

Engine Torque (EU Standard EC95/1)5 ......................70 Nm / 52 ft lbs @ 3750 rpm
Lean Angle per SAE J1168 (Degrees Left/Right) .......................................... 31 / 29

Electrical

Charging .................................................................. Single-phase, 30-amp system
......................................... (357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V)
Starting..................... 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement

Lights (as per country regulation):

Headlamp .................... Quartz Halogen, 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
Tail/Stop Lights....................................................................................5W/21W
Turn Signal Lights ............................................................... 21W self-canceling
Instruments ..............Handlebars-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 system6

Colour Options

Vivid Black; Pewter Pearl; Dark Blue Pearl; Red Hot Sunglo

Model Features

Silver powder-coated engine with polished treatment covers; Polished headlamp visor; Chrome trim ring with black body headlamp; Chrome riser; Mid-mounted rider footpegs; Stainless steel, wide, classic touring handlebars; Reduced reach solo seat; Low-profi le front forks; Low-profi le rear shocks; New low-profile
front fender

Warranty

Warranty .................................................................24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval .........................................................First 1,000 miles (1,600 km),
................................................................. every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter