2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Custom

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 headlamp on back, it’s all finished off with fine metallic details. Nothing like taking a good thing further.

Forward foot controls and a 21-inch laced front wheel, a 4.5-gallon fuel tank, two-up seat, and pullback handlebar give the 883 Custom laid-back style. It’s an affordable custom with authentic American V-Twin performance.

New on Sportster for 2008

New Graphics: New tank graphics are featured on the XL 883, XL 883 Low, XL 883C Custom, XL 1200R Roadster and XL 1200C Custom.

105th Anniversary Edition: A limited-edition, serialized XL 1200C Custom 105th Anniversary Edition and XL 1200L Low 105th Anniversary Edition will be available in 2008 (see separate release for details on the 105th Anniversary package).

Base MSRP $7,945

FEATURES

• Rubber-mounted XL Evolution 883cc engine
• Silver powder-coated engine and with polished treatment
• NEW tank graphics
• Chrome Laced Steel 21-inch front wheel
• Silver Solid Disc Cast Aluminum 16-inch rear wheel
• Chrome low-rise handlebar on pullback riser
• One-piece, two-up Sportster Classic seat
• Chrome Staggered Shorty Dual exhaust
• Low-Profile rear shocks
• Forward foot controls
• 4.5-gallon fuel tank
• Optional Smart Security System

SPECIFICATIONS:
2008 harley-davidson® specifications1 sportster® XL 883C Sportster® 883 Custom

ENGINE
Engine Air-cooled, Evolution®
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic,
self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3 in. (76.20 mm) x 3.81 in. (96.77 mm)
Displacement 53.86 cu. in. (883 cu. cm)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Fuel System 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, 68/28 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S. HDI JPN
• 1st 10.782 10.782 10.782
• 2nd 7.702 7.702 7.702
• 3rd 5.728 5.728 5.728
• 4th 4.748 4.748 4.748
• 5th 4.071 4.071 4.071

CHASIS
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
• Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
• 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)

PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque (per SAE J1349):
• North America 55 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (74.58 NM @ 3500 rpm)
• World 53 ft. lbs. @ 4500 rpm (71.87 NM @ 4500 rpm)
• Japan 48 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (65.09 NM @ 3500 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168): Right: 29° Left: 31°
Fuel Economy(EPA urban/highway test): 45/60 mpg (5.23/3.92 L /100 km)

ELECTRIC
Battery Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca
(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):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• 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)

DIMENSIONS
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:
• Laden2 26.50 in. (673.10 mm)
• Unladen 28 in. (711.20 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.40 in. (111.76 mm)
Rake (steering head) 30.1°
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
Fuel Capacity (warning light at approximately 1 gal.) 4.50 gal. (17.03 L)
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)

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

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 Hot11 (new), Golden Glow/Black Glow11 (new), Purple Haze11 (new)

WARANTY
Warranty 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter
1 Vehicles depicted may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered. Specifications and prices listed may differ from specifications and prices of vehicles manufactured and delivered. All product descriptions (including depictions, specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and competitive comparisons) are based on available information at the time of publication. Although such descriptions are believed correct, errors and changes can occur and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Harley-Davidson may make changes at any time to prices and specifications, and may change or discontinue models, without notice and without incurring any obligation.

• 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Custom XL883C
• Harley Davidson Sportster History
• 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Low XL883L
• 2008 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 105th Anniversary Edition

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