2008 harley-davidson specifications sportster
XL 883C Sportster 883 Custom
Length 90.30 in. (2293.62 mm) Overall Width 32.70 in. (830.58 mm) Overall Height 45.70 in. (1160.78 mm) Seat Height: 26.50 in. (673.10 mm) Laden Unladen 28 in. (711.20 mm) 4.40 in. (111.76 mm) Ground Clearance 30.1 Rake (steering head) Fork Angle 30.1 Trail 4.70 in. (119.38 mm) Wheelbase 60.40 in. (1534.16 mm) Tires (Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, blackwall): Front D402F MH90-21 54H Rear D401 150/80B16 71H 4.50 gal. (17.03 L) Fuel Capacity (warning light at approximately 1 gal.) Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3.60 qts. (3.41 L) Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L) Weight: As Shipped 565 lbs. (256.28 kg) In Running Order 591 lbs. (268.07 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1000 lbs. (453.59 kg) Gross Axle Weight Rating: Front 335 lbs. (151.95 kg) Rear 665 lbs. (301.64 kg)

DIMENSIONS

PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque (per SAE J1349): North America World Japan Lean Angle (per SAE J1168): Fuel Economy (EPA urban/highway test):
55 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (74.58 NM @ 3500 rpm) 53 ft. lbs. @ 4500 rpm (71.87 NM @ 4500 rpm) 48 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (65.09 NM @ 3500 rpm) Right: 29 Left: 31 45/60 mpg (5.23/3.92 L /100 km) Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca

ELECTRIC

Battery
(per Battery Council International Rating)
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): 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam Headlamp (quartz halogen) Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W) Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling Indicator Lamps High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings, security system (optional)

STYLING/CONVENIENCE

Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers Fenders and Supports Front Sport fender with painted brace supports Rear Full coverage fender with chrome supports Foot Supports and Controls Rider Forward-mounted footpegs with brake & shift levers Passenger Standard footpegs Handlebar Style Stainless steel, low-rise Seat Type and Style One-piece, two-up Sportster classic Fork Lock Common with ignition key Hazard Warning Integrated into turn signal controls Smart Security System Next-generation hands-free security fob; operates based on proximity to vehicle
Engine Valves Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression Ratio Fuel System Air Cleaner Lubrication System

ENGINE

Air-cooled, Evolution Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder 3 in. (76.20 mm) x 3.81 in. (96.77 mm) 53.86 cu. in. (883 cu. cm) 8.9:1 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) Paper cartridge type Dry-sump

DRIVETRAIN

Primary Drive Final Drive Clutch Transmission Gear Ratios (overall): 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Chain, 57/34 ratio Belt, 68/28 ratio 9-plate, wet 5-speed JPN 10.782 7.702 5.728 4.748 4.071

COLORS

Vivid Black, Pacific Blue Pearl, Pewter Pearl, White Gold Pearl, Candy Red Sunglo (new), Suede Blue Pearl/Vivid Black, Pacific Blue Pearl/Vivid Black (new), Crimson Red Sunglo/ Candy Red Sunglo (new), Copperhead Pearl/Red Hot (new), Golden Glow/Black Glow (new), Purple Haze (new)
U.S. 10.782 7.702 5.728 4.748 4.071
HDI 10.782 7.702 5.728 4.748 4.071

WARRANTY

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

CHASSIS

Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Swing Arm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded Front Forks 39 mm Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable Wheels Front Chrome, Laced Steel 21 in. x 2.15 in. (533.40 mm x 54.61 mm) Rear Silver, Solid Disc Cast Aluminum 16 in. x 3 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm) Brakes: Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear Patented, uniform expansion rotors Rotor Type (diameter x width): Front 11.50 in. x.20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm) Rear 11.50 in. x.23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm) Suspension Travel: Front Wheel 5.69 in. (144.53 mm) Rear Wheel 2.12 in. (53.85 mm)

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