NOTE

Specifications in this publication may not match those of official certification in some markets due to timing of publication printing, variance in testing methods, and/or vehicle differences. Customers seeking officially recognized regulatory specifications for their vehicle should refer to certification documents and/or contact their respective dealer or distributor.

Table 1. Transmission

TRANSMISSION	SPECIFICATION
Type	Constant mesh, foot shift
Speeds	5 forward

Table 2. Engine

ITEM	XL 883 MODELS		XL 1200 MODELS		XR 1200X
Number of cylinders	2
Type	4-cycle, 45 degree, V-twin, air cooled
Compression ratio	8.9-1		9.7-1		10.0-1
Bore	3.000 in	76.20 mm	3.500 in	88.90 mm	3.500 in	88.90 mm
Stroke	3.812 in	96.82 mm	3.812 in	96.82 mm	3.812 in	96.82 mm
Displacement	53.89 in³	883 cm³	73.40 in³	1202 cm³	73.40 in³	1202 cm³

Table 3. Electrical: XL Models

COMPONENT	SPECIFICATION
Ignition timing	Not adjustable
Battery	12 V, 200 CCA, 12 Ah, sealed and maintenance free
Charging system	Single-phase, 30 A system (357 W @ 13.5 V, 2000 rpm, 405 W max power @ 13.5 V)
Spark plug type	6R12
Spark plug size	12 mm
Spark plug gap	0.038-0.043 in	0.97-1.09 mm
Spark plug torque	12-18 ft-lbs	16.3-24.4 Nm

Table 4. Electrical: XR 1200X

COMPONENT	SPECIFICATION
Ignition timing	Not adjustable
Battery	12 V, 200 CCA, 12 Ah, sealed and maintenance free
Charging system	Single-phase, 30 A system (357 W @ 13.5 V, 2000 rpm, 405 W max power @ 13.5 V)
Spark plug type	10R12X
Spark plug size	12 mm
Spark plug gap	0.032-0.038 in	0.81-0.97 mm
Spark plug torque	12-18 ft-lbs	16.3-24.4 Nm

Table 5. Sprocket Teeth

DRIVE	ITEM	NUMBER OF TEETH
		XL 883 MODELS		XL 1200 MODELS		XR 1200X
		U.S.	WORLD	U.S.	WORLD	U.S./WORLD	JAPAN
Primary	Engine	34	34	38	38	34	38
Primary	Clutch	57	57	57	57	57	57
Final	Transmission	29	29	29	30	28	28
Final	Rear wheel	68	68	68	68	68	68

Table 6. Overall Gear Ratios

GEAR	XL 883 MODELS	XL 1200 MODELS		XR 1200X
GEAR	ALL	U.S.	WORLD	U.S./WORLD	JAPAN
1st	10.410	9.315	9.004	10.782	9.647
2nd	7.436	6.653	6.432	7.702	6.891
3rd	5.531	4.948	4.783	5.728	5.125
4th	4.584	4.102	3.965	4.748	4.248
5th	3.931	3.517	3.400	4.071	3.643

Table 7. Dimensions: XL 883 Models

ITEM	XL 883R		XL 883L		XL 883N
ITEM	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm
Wheel base	60.0	1524	59.3	1506	59.8	1519
Overall length	90.1	2289	86.1	2187	85.8	2179
Overall width	32.7	831	36.6	929	32.3	821
Overall height	44.8	1138	47.6	1209	43.6	1107
Road clearance	5.6	142	3.8	97	3.9	99
Saddle height*	27.3	693	25.5	648	25.7	653
*With 81.7 kg (180 lb) rider on seat.

Table 8. Dimensions: XL 1200 Models and XR 1200X

ITEM	XL 1200C		XL 1200L		XL 1200N		XL 1200X		XR 1200X
ITEM	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm
Wheel base	59.9	1521	60.1	1527	59.8	1519	59.8	1519	60.0	1524
Overall length	87.4	2220	89.1	2263	85.8	2179	88.6	2250	87.6	2225
Overall width	33.1	841	35.2	894	36.4	925	32.7	831	36.6	930
Overall height	44.9	1140	46.8	1189	43.6	1107	42.0	1067	45.7	1161
Road clearance	4.4	112	4.4	112	3.9	99	3.9	99	5.9	150
Saddle height*	26.6	676	26.3	668	25.7	653	26.0	660	29.2	742
*With 81.7 kg (180 lb) rider on seat.

NOTE

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (maximum allowable loaded vehicle weight) and corresponding Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) are listed on a label located on the right side front downtube.

Table 9. Weights: XL 883 Models

ITEM	XL 883L		XL 883R		XL 883N
ITEM	lb	kg	lb	kg	lb	kg
Weight (as shipped from factory)	536	243.1	568	257.6	548	248.4
GVWR	1000	453.6	1000	453.6	1000	453.6
GAWR front	339	154.0	335	152.0	335	152.0
GAWR rear	661	300.0	665	301.6	665	301.6

Table 10. Weights: XL 1200 Models and XR 1200X

ITEM	XL 1200C		XL 1200L		XL 1200N		XL 1200X		XR 1200X
ITEM	lb	kg	lb	kg	lb	kg	lb	kg	lb	kg
Weight (as shipped from factory)	553	251	557	252.7	545	247.2	545	247.2	551	249.9
GVWR	1000	453.6	1000	453.6	1000	453.6	1000	453.6	1000	453.6
GAWR, front	335	152	335	152.0	335	152.0	335	152.0	340	154.2
GAWR, rear	665	301.6	665	301.6	665	301.6	665	301.6	660	299.4

Table 11. Capacities: XL 883 Models

ITEM	XL 883R		XL 883L		XL 883N
ITEM	U.S.	L	U.S.	L	U.S.	L
Fuel tank (total)	3.3 gal	12.5	4.5 gal	17.0	3.3 gal	12.5
Oil tank with filter	2.8 qt	2.6	2.8 qt	2.6	2.8 qt	2.6
Transmission (approximate)	1.0 qt	0.95	1.0 qt	0.95	1.0 qt	0.95
Low fuel warning light on	0.8 gal	3.0	1.0 gal	3.8	0.8 gal	3.0

Table 12. Capacities: XL 1200 Models and XR 1200X

ITEM	XL 1200C		XL 1200L		XL 1200N		XL 1200X		XR 1200X
ITEM	U.S.	L	U.S.	L	U.S.	L	U.S.	L	U.S.	L
Fuel tank (total)	4.5 gal	17.0	4.5 gal	17.0	3.3 gal	12.5	2.1 gal	7.9	3.5 gal	13.2
Oil tank with filter	2.8 qt	2.6	2.8 qt	2.6	2.8 qt	2.6	2.8 qt	2.6	2.8 qt	2.6
Transmission (approximate)	1.0 qt	0.95	1.0 qt	0.95	1.0 qt	0.95	1.0 qt	0.95	1.0 qt	0.95
Low fuel warning light on	1 gal	3.8	1.0 gal	3.8	0.8 gal	3.0	0.65 gal	2.5	0.8 gal	3.0

WARNING

Match tires, tubes, rim strips or seals, air valves and caps to the correct wheel. Contact a Harley-Davidson dealer. Mismatching can lead to tire damage, allow tire slippage on the wheel or cause tire failure, which could result in death or serious injury. (00023c)

NOTE

Always match recommended tires. Do not mix approved tire brands.

Table 13. Tires: Early Production

MODEL	MOUNT	DIAMETER (in)	APPROVED TIRE	PRESSURE (cold)
MODEL	MOUNT	DIAMETER (in)	APPROVED TIRE	psi	kPa
XL 883L	front	18	Michelin Scorcher "11" 120/70ZR18	36	248
XL 883L	rear	17	Michelin Scorcher "11" 150/60ZR17	42	290
XL 1200X	front	16	Dunlop D402F MT90B16	36	248
XL 1200X	rear	16	Dunlop D401 150/80B16	40	276
All other XL models	front	19	Dunlop D401F 100/90-19	30	207
All other XL models	rear	16	Dunlop D401 150/80B16	40	276
XR 1200X	front	18	Dunlop D209F RP 120/70ZR18	36	248
XR 1200X	rear	17	Dunlop D209 HD 180/55ZR17	42	290

Table 14. Tires: Late Production

MODEL	MOUNT	DIAMETER	APPROVED TIRE	PRESSURE (cold)
MODEL	MOUNT	in	APPROVED TIRE	psi	kPa
XL 883L	front	18	Michelin Scorcher "11" 120/70ZR18	36	248
XL 883L	rear	17	Michelin Scorcher "11" 150/60ZR17	42	290
XL 1200C/CP/X	front	16	Michelin Scorcher "31" 130/90B16	36	248
XL 1200C/CP/X	rear	16	Michelin Scorcher "31" 150/80B16	40	276
All other XL models	front	19	Michelin Scorcher "31" 100/90B19	30	207
All other XL models	rear	16	Michelin Scorcher "31" 150/80B16	40	276
XR 1200X	front	18	Dunlop D209F RP 120/70ZR18	36	248
XR 1200X	rear	17	Dunlop D209 HD 180/55ZR17	42	290

Table 15. Bulb Chart

LAMP	DESCRIPTION (ALL LAMPS 12 V)	BULBS REQUIRED	CURRENT DRAW (AMPERAGE)	HARLEY-DAVIDSON PART NUMBER
Headlamp	High beam/low beam	1	5.0/4.58	68329-03
Headlamp	Position lamp international	1	0.32	53436-97
Tail and stop lamps	Tail lamp (except XL 1200C/CP)*	1	0.59	68167-04
	Stop lamp (except XL 1200C/CP)*	1	2.10	68167-04
	Tail lamp international (except XL 1200C/CP)*	1	0.59	68167-04
	Stop lamp international (except XL 1200C/CP)*	1	2.10	68167-04
Turn signal lamp	Front/running	2	2.25/0.59	68168-89A
	Front international	2	1.75	68163-84
	Rear (XL models except XL 883N and 1200N/X)	2	2.25	68572-64B
	Rear (XL 883N and XL 1200N/X)**	2	2.25	68168-89A
	Rear (XL 883N and XL 1200N/X Canada)**	2	2.25	68572-64B
	Rear (XR 1200X and international XL models)***	2	1.75	68163-84
Instrument panel	Illuminated with LEDs. Replace entire assembly upon failure.
* XL 1200C/CP tail and stop lamp is illuminated with LED's Replace entire assembly upon failure. Functions as turn signals, tail and stop lamps. This feature may not be found in all destinations. * On some international XL 883N and XL 1200N/X models, this is an LED assembly. Replace entire assembly upon failure.