Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster Hugger

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Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster Hugger
Manufacturer
Production 1999 - 00
Engine
Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio 8.8:1
Ignition Digital CDI
Transmission 5 Speed
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circularsections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Suspension Front: 39mm Conventional cartridge forks
Rear: Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Brakes Front: Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers
Rear: Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers
Front Tire 100/90-19
Rear Tire 130/90HB16
Wheelbase 1505 mm / 59.3 in
Seat Height 720 mm / 28.3 in
Weight 235 kg / 518.1 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity 12.5 Liters / 3.3 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 8.8:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 130/90HB16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a 39mm Conventional cartridge forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable. The XLH883 Sportster Hugger was fitted with a 12.5 Liters / 3.3 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1505 mm / 59.3 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Harley Davidson

XLH 883 Sportster Hugger










By taking the distinctive styling of the Harley-Davidson® Sportster® and lowering the seat to just over 27 inches off the ground, you get the perfect angle for appreciating the solid muscle of the 883cc Evolution® V-Twin engine. The Hugger is closer to the ground than any other Sportster with easy-to-reach handlebars and footpegs that make it a very manageable bike to ride. -Lowest Sportster seat height -Rigid mount 883cc Evolution® engine -Silver powdercoated engine with polished covers -Short stroke front forks and rear shocks -Buckhorn handlebars -Low profile solo seat (Two-up seat available via P&A) -Mid-mount foot controls Vehicle specifications and features may vary from country to country depending on local laws, and some models are not available in certain countries.

Make Model Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster Hugger
Year 1999 - 00
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 8.8:1
Induction Carburetion (40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump) Air Cleaner/Filter Oval “racetrack”;
Ignition Digital CDI
Starting Electric
Max Torque 69 Nm 52 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
Clutch Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Belt
Gear Ratio 1st 10.944 9.792 9.467 2nd 7.542 6.732 6.663 3rd 5.834 5.220 5.143 4th 4.806 4.301 4.278 5th 4.071 3.643 3.643
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circularsections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Suspension 39mm Conventional cartridge forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Front Brakes Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers
Front Tire 100/90-19
Rear Tire 130/90HB16
Dimensions Length 2237 mm / 88.3 in
Wheelbase 1505 mm / 59.3 in
Seat Height 720 mm / 28.3 in
Ground Clearance 112 mm / 4.4 om
Wet Weight 235 kg / 518.1 lbs
Fuel Capacity 12.5 Liters / 3.3 US gal