Motorcycle specifications Harley-DavidsonXL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018 Mud and workshop
presentation of the XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018
how do you turn the most accessible model in the Harley range (after the XG 750 Street) into a bad boy with a temper tempered in steel?
It's easy. Just give it a whiff of black paint, add some protective gussets, graft on a single-seater saddle and Black Drag-style handlebars, and show off the 2 short exhausts stacked on top of each other.
2016 brought more serenity to riding the Iron, with improved suspension. A new cartridge has been installed in the fork, and preload-adjustable shocks take care of the rear axle. A little extra efficiency will be appreciated.
A little grooming is in order, with a more typical seat, 9-spoke rims, a circular and grooved air filter, as well as a perforated belt guard, exhaust baffles and front fender tabs.
previously, 2014 had offered the Sportster range ABS and improved braking, with a 300mm front disc, new calipers and a new master cylinder. The Iron 883 is the only model to offer ABS as an option. In terms of chassis and engine, there are no technical changes to differentiate the Sportster Iron from the classic 883. The 45° twin-cylinder produces 53 hp, transmitted by a belt to the 16-inch rear wheel. The handsome, menacing 19-inch front rim houses a single brake disc. The Iron doesn't care about the superfluous, seeking a stripped-down, deep, mean side... more at home in the court of miracles than at Balthazar Plinhozass's dinners.
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Key facts Harley-Davidson XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON (2018) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Dark style
- Low seat
- Highlighted exhausts
Weak points
- Few changes
- 1 single front brake disc
Prices
| Basic version | |
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 France |
10,290€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 160 km/h (99.40 mph)
- Average fuel consumption : 4.80 liters/100km (0.49 mpg)
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Estimated range
: 260 km (162 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.
Specifications Harley-Davidson XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018
- Chassis
- Frame : Double steel cradle
- Fuel capacity : 12.50 liters (3.30 US gallons)
- Seat height : 760 mm (29.92 in)
- Length : 2,185 mm (86.02 in)
- Width : 855 mm (33.66 in)
- Min height : 1,140 mm (44.88 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,515 mm (59.65 in)
- Dry weight : 247 kg (545 lb)
- Weight when fully loaded : 256 kg (564 lb)
- Front axle
- Telescopic fork Ø 39 mm, Wheel travel : 92 mm (3.62 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 300 mm (11.81 in), 2-piston caliper
- Front tire : 100 / 90 - 19 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.07 bar
- Transmission
- 5 stage gearbox
- Secondary belt drive
- Rear axle
- 2 lateral shock absorbers, Wheel travel : 41 mm (1.61 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 292 mm (11.5 in), 2-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 150 / 80 - 16 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.76 bar
- Motor
- two-cylinder 45° V-shaped , 4 strokes
- Injection
- Cooling system : by air
- tumbled
- 2 valves per cylinder
- 883 cc
- 51 ch (50.30 hp) to 6,000 rpm
- 7 mkg to 4,750 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 4.91 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 35.29 kg/mkg
- Compression : 9 : 1
- Standard equipment
- Brake assist : ABS
- Practical information
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018
- What is the power of the XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018?
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The XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018 develops a power of 51 ch (50.30 hp)
- What is the torque of the XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018?
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The maximum torque of the XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018 is 7 mkg to 4,750 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018?
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The XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 160 km/h (99.40 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018?
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The XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018 has a a dry weight of 247 kg (545 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 256 kg (564 lb).
- What is the fuel consumption of the XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018?
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Average fuel consumption is estimated at 4.80 l/100km (0.49 mpg) according to the WMTC cycle.
- QWhat is the seat height of the XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018?
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To ensure good accessibility, the XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018 offers a minimum seat height of 760 mm (29.92 in).
- What is the price of the XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018?
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The price of the XL 883 SPORTSTER IRON 2018 is 10,290€ in France
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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 23 reviews
1st Harley, after 3 sporty CBRs and VFRs, fairly easy to get to grips with and very pleasant riding position, it handles like a bike, the only downside is the tank capacity and the brakes are a bit weak
otherwise superb machine with a magnificent sound (pot cobra) Rating : 4/5 Respond to boutek
Excellent handling and dynamic motorcycle, customizable as a chopper, Bobber, café, tracker and so on
If you're looking for my homebrew, Google BO883R, by Rusty Frenchy. Rating : 5/5 Respond to RustyFrenchy
Nice acceleration from start-up to 3rd gear, but after that it's true that this bike is a bit pushy. No problem, personally, we've adopted it. To sum up, it's great on its own, but with two it's a bit tight
Bonne route à tous. Pascal and Martine. Rating : 4/5 Respond to Pascal
autrement elle est agreable a conduire bonne tenue sur la route seul bemol pas tres confortable au moindre trous yves Rating : 3/5 Respond to yves
BUT DRIVING VERY AGREABLE but very steep at the slightest bump or hole due to the road....by cons I would love to find the technical review.anne 2018
yves Rating : 4/5 Respond to yves
Thanks Rating : 2/5 Respond to Tienou13
yves Rating : 3/5 Participate in the conversation
She fell, and I still haven't been able to get her up. Rating : 1/5 Respond to lysian
Marc Rating : 4/5 Respond to marsalpil
still requires the installation of a Stage 1
to bring out the true character of the twin! Rating : 5/5 Respond to iron
Lovely face, very cool original pot singing, but you have to put on stage 1 right from the start or you'll get a bit bored in terms of performance. But that's just a matter of taste. Rating : 5/5 Respond to steadfast
The only downside is its range, which is a bit short for long, organized rides! But fortunately, there are pumps everywhere 😉
Customizable in every sense! Basically, paradise!
In conclusion, I love my Harley, I'd even go so far as to say I'm crazy about my iron! Rating : 4/5 Respond to Guigui
it's very different!
not the same sensations, another pleasure.
what's more, the iron gives an impression of freedom, US-style, and people's eyes are always on it.
and above all, it's the most affordable Harley on the market.
happy with my investment... Rating : 5/5 Respond to Nico52
Patience... patience! Rating : 5/5 Respond to Jorge
No more full-on, full-on, full-on Japanese girls. Now I've made up my mind, I'm going for a walk. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Pascal
A machine I'd like to have in my garage, given the current repression times
What's more, 883s are renowned for their low maintenance costs
After the HD image, love it or hate it
Rating : 5/5 Respond to torque