Segment: Custom/Cruiser
Production years: 1997, 1998
The 1997 Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster comes with an air-cooled, four-stroke, 883cc, 45° V-Twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce 53 horsepower and 67 Nm of torque. It mainly addresses riders who want a more agile machine, and comes standard with laced wheels, a chromed, staggered, shorty dual exhaust, a solo seat, dual shocks as a rear suspension, forward-mounted foot controls, drag-style handlebars, and a chrome, bullet headlight.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sportster 883 1997-1998
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| engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, Evolution | Displacement: | 883 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.0x3.8 in OR 76 mm | Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 | Horsepower: | 53/6000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 49/4100 lb-ft/RPM OR 66/4100 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | chain | Final Drive: | belt |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | 39mm telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | preload adjustable dual shocks | Front Brake: | single 292mm disc, 4-piston caliper | Rear Brake: | single 292mm disc, 4-piston caliper |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 90.1 in OR 2289 mm | Overall Width: | 32.7 in OR 831 mm | Seat Height: | 27.5 in OR 699 mm | Wheelbase: | 60 in OR 1524 mm | Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in OR 170 mm | Weight: | 518 lbs OR 235 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 3.3 gallons OR 12.5 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 100/90-19 | Rear: | 130/90-16 |
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