Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster Evolution

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Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster Evolution
Manufacturer
Production 1986 - 90
Engine
Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Ignition Electronic
Transmission 4 Speed
Suspension Front: 35mm Showa telescopic forks.
Rear: Dual shocks with adjustable damping.
Brakes Front: Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear: Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 90/90-19
Rear Tire 90/90-16
Wheelbase / 59.6 in
Weight 221 kg / 499.4 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity 8.5 Liters / 2.2 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.0:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/90-19 front tire and a 90/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper in the front and a Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 35mm Showa telescopic forks. while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks with adjustable damping.. The XLH883 Sportster Evolution was fitted with a 8.5 Liters / 2.2 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 221 kg / 499.4 lbs. The wheelbase was / 59.6 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

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Make Model Harley Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Evolution
Year 1986 - 90
Engine Type Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Displacement 883 cc / 53.9 cub in.
Bore X Stroke 76.2 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 9.0:1
Induction 34mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition Electronic
Starting Electric
Max Power 48 hp / 35.0 kW @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque 85 Nm / 67.9 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Transmission 4 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Front Suspension 35mm Showa telescopic forks.
Rear Suspension Dual shocks with adjustable damping.
Front Brakes Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 90/90-19
Rear Tire 90/90-16
Rake 27.8°
Trail 130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheelbase / 59.6 in
Dry Weight 221 kg / 499.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity 8.5 Liters / 2.2 US gal