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Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster (edit)
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[[Harley-Davidson]] finally fitted [[overhead valve]] cylinder heads to its smaller [[v-twin]] to create the '''Sportster'''. At last American enthusiasts could purchase a domestic product that had a performance comparable to the British 650 twins. | [[Harley-Davidson]] finally fitted [[overhead valve]] cylinder heads to its smaller [[v-twin]] to create the '''Sportster'''. At last American enthusiasts could purchase a domestic product that had a performance comparable to the British 650 twins. | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 120/70-zr18 front [[tire]] and a 180/55-zr18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 39 mm showa® while the rear was equipped with a coil-over, preload dual-adjustable. The XL883L Police was fitted with a 4.5 Gallon (17.03 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 552.92 pounds (250.8 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.02 inches (1499 mm) long. | It came with a 120/70-zr18 front [[tire]] and a 180/55-zr18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 39 mm showa® while the rear was equipped with a coil-over, preload dual-adjustable. The XL883L Police was fitted with a 4.5 Gallon (17.03 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 552.92 pounds (250.8 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.02 inches (1499 mm) long. | ||
==1957== | |||
[[Image:1957-Harley-Davidson-XL883-Sportster.jpg|left|thumb|1957 Harley Davidson XL883 Sportster]] | |||
[[Image:1957 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster.jpg|left|thumb|1957 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster]] | |||
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==2001== | |||
[[Image:2001-Harley-Davidson-XL883-Sportster.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Harley Davidson XL883 Sportster]] | |||
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==2002== | |||
[[Image:2002-Harley-Davidson-XL883R-Sportster.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Harley Davidson XL883R Sportster]] | |||
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==In Media== | ==In Media== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Harley}} | |||
[[Category:Road motorcycles]] | [[Category:Road motorcycles]] | ||
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[[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] | [[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] | ||
[[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles|XL883, Harley-Davidson]] | |||