2012 Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster 883 SuperLow

2012 Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster 883 SuperLow - USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: Vivid Black $7,999, Color Option $8,299, Two-Tone Option $8,499
Dimensions
Length 86.1 in. (2187 mm)
Overall Width 36.6 in. (929 mm)
Overall Height 47.6 in. (1209 mm)
Seat Height:
o Laden2 25.5 in. (648 mm)
o Unladen 26.8 in. (681 mm)
Ground Clearance 3.8 in. (97 mm)
Rake (steering head) 31.1°
Fork Angle 29.7°
Trail 5.7 in. (145 mm)
Wheelbase 59.3 in. (1506 mm)
Tires (Michelin® Scorcher® "11" front and rear):
o Front - Scorcher® "11F" 120/70 ZR-18 59W
o Rear - Scorcher® "11" 150/60 ZR-17 66W
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17.0 L)
(warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.8 qts. (2.6 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qt. (.95 L)


Weight:
o As Shipped 536 lbs. (234.1 kg)
o In Running Order 563 lbs. (255.4 kg)
o Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg)
o Gross Axle Weight Rating
o Front 339 lbs. (154.0 kg)
o Rear 661 lbs. (300.0 kg)

Engine
Engine Air-cooled, Evolution®
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3 in. x 3.812 in. (76.2 mm x 96.8 mm)
Displacement 53.9 cu. in. (883 cc)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
Lubrication System Dry-sump

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet

Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S.
o 1st 10.407
o 2nd 7.436
o 3rd 5.53
o 4th 4.583
o 5th 3.93

Chassis
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 39 mm Showa®
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Wheels4: Black Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim
o Front 18 in. x 3.5 in. (457.2 mm x 88.9 mm)
o Rear 17 in. x 4.5 in. (431.8 mm x 114.3 mm)

Brakes:
o Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
o Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
o Front 11.5 in. x .2 in. (292.1 mm x 5.1 mm)
o Rear 10.24 in. x .28 in. (260.1 mm x 7.1 mm)

Suspension Travel:
o Front Wheel 4.26 in. (108 mm)
o Rear Wheel 2.12 in. (54 mm)

Performance
Engine Torque5 (per J1349):
o North America 55 ft. lbs. @ 3500 RPM (75 Nm @ 3500 RPM)
Lean Angle (per J1168):
o Right 24.7°
o Left 24.4°

Fuel Economy6
(EPA urban/highway test) 51 mpg (4.6 L/100 km)

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging Single-phase, 30-amp system (375W @ 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):
o Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
o Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W per lamp
o Turn Signal Lights 28W self-canceling
o Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security
system7 (optional)
Warranty
Warranty8 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval9 First 1000 miles (1600 km), every 5000 miles (8000 km) thereafter

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Attention: Vehicles in the configurations shown and many of the accessories described in this catalog may not be available for sale or use in some locations. Please check with your dealer for complete product details and the latest information. All models feature 6-speed transmission (V-Rod® models and Sportster® models are 5-speed) and carbon fiber belt final drive; multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath; and 2-year unlimited mileage warranty.