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Length: | 87.5" |
Seat Height: | 28.5" |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7" |
Rake: | 29.7° |
Trail: | 4.5" |
Wheelbase: | 60" |
Dry Weight: | 463lbs |
Load Capacity: | 437lbs |
Engine: | OHV V² Evolution |
Bore & Stroke: | 3.000" x 3.812" |
Displacement: | 53.9ci / 883cc |
Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 |
Carburettor: | Butterfly throttle with accelerator pump, 34mm |
Ignition: | V-Fire III electronic breakerless with solid-state dual stage advance |
Oil Capacity: | 3 US quarts |
Fuel Capacity: | 2.25 US gallons |
Exhaust System: | Staggered shorty duals |
Clutch: | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Primary Drive: | Triple-row chain |
Final Drive: | Single-row chain |
Transmission: | 4-speed, constant mesh |
Overall Gear Ratios: | 1st: 9.48 | 2nd: 6.61 | 3rd: 4.98 | 4th: 3.98 |
Torque: | 53ft-lbs @ 4,000rpm |
Front Brake Disc: | 11.5" diameter x 0.20" thick |
Rear Brake Disc: | 11.5" diameter x 0.23" thick |
Braking Distance: | 145ft @ 60mph |
Front Tyre Size: | MJ90 x 19 |
Rear Tyre Size: | MT90 x 16 |
Wheels: | Classic laced |
Starting: | Electric |
Miles Per Gallon: | 57mpg Highway / 48mpg City |
Lean Angles (SAE J1168): | 37° Right / 36° Left |
Instruments: | Speedometer with odometer and resettable tripmeter |
Colour Options: | Vivid balck; metallic blue; candy brandywine; candy bronze; candy crimson |
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In 1957 Harley-Davidson introduced the Sportster. A motorcycle with so much racing speed and classic styling, many people thought it would never be beat.
Judging by how fast riders took to the new Sportster 883 last year, maybe it hasn't.
Like the original, the 1987 XLH Sportster 883 uses an overhead valve V-twin with 883 cc's of displacement, a 4-speed constant mesh transmission, chain drive and a solo seat. But beyond that, things are very different on this Harley.
A lot has happened in 30 years. Most recently, the V² Evolution engine, introduced to the Sportster a year ago. We feel it's the most durable, reliable and trouble-free motorcycle engine ever to come out of Milwaukee.
Editors are still writing about its improved pistons, cylinder heads, valve gear, crankshaft and transmission components. Riders are still talking about its lower center of gravity, and lighter, cleaner and cooler performance.
But the Sportster isn't one to stand still for very long. In 1987, it has 5% more power, thanks to new designs in the combustion chamber, muffler and ignition advance system.
It also has an improved, close-ratio gearbox for more even acceleration and smoother transition through the gears. Plus a new, cleaner looking die-cast cylinder head, lower-weight 7-spoke cast aluminium wheels, and four new color choices in addition to vivid black.
Like each of the Sportsters before it, the 883 is classic Harley-Davidson styling. With staggered shorty duals, a peanut tank, solo seat, and low-rise handlebar with lone speedometer.
Other features include a single front disc brake, V-Fire III electronic ignition which automatically adjusts advance for optimal performance, halogen headlamp and front running lights. Maintenance is low, with a 5,000 mile recommended service interval.
The 1987 Sportster 883. It cruises beyond the pavement, straight to your soul. And to those whose time has come to discover the difference, it was worth the wait.
The XLH Sportster 883 Deluxe adds laced wheels, a padded two-up seat and passenger footpegs as standard equipment.