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 motorcycle differences. Customers seeking officially recognized regulatory specifications for their motorcycle should refer to certification documents and/or contact their respective dealer or distributor.
- Harley-Davidson reserves the right to change specifications, equipment or designs at any time without notice and without incurring obligation.
Tires
WARNINGHarley-Davidson recommends the use of its specified tires. Harley-Davidson vehicles are not designed for operation with non-specified tires, including snow, moped and other special-use tires. Use of non-specified tires can adversely affect stability, handling or braking and lead to loss of vehicle control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00024d)
Table 1. Specified Tires
MODEL | MOUNT | DIAMETER | SPECIFIED TIRE | PRESSURE (cold 20 °C (68 °F))(1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
in | psi | kPa | |||
XL883L | Front | 18 | Michelin Scorcher "11F" 120/70ZR18 M/C 59W | 36 | 248 |
Rear | 17 | Michelin Scorcher "11" 150/60ZR17 M/C 66W | 42 | 290 | |
XL883N | Front | 19 | Michelin Scorcher "31" 100/90B19 M/C 57H | 30 | 207 |
Rear | 16 | Michelin Scorcher "31" 150/80B16 M/C 77H | 40 | 276 | |
XL1200C | Front | 16 | Michelin Scorcher "31" 130/90B16 M/C 73H | 36 | 248 |
Rear | 16 | Michelin Scorcher "31" 150/80B16 M/C 77H | 40 | 276 | |
XL1200CX | Front | 19 | Dunlop GT502F 120/70R19 M/C 60V | 36 | 248 |
Rear | 18 | Dunlop GT502 150/70R18 M/C 70V | 42 | 290 | |
XL1200NS | Front | 19 | Michelin Scorcher "31" 100/90B19 M/C 57H | 30 | 207 |
Rear | 16 | Michelin Scorcher "31" 150/80B16 M/C 77H | 40 | 276 | |
XL1200T | Front | 18 | Michelin Scorcher "11T" 120/70ZR18 M/C 59W | 36 | 248 |
Rear | 17 | Michelin Scorcher "11T" 150/70ZR17 M/C 69W | 42 | 290 | |
XL1200X | Front | 16 | Michelin Scorcher "31" 130/90B16 M/C 73H | 36 | 248 |
Rear | 16 | Michelin Scorcher "31" 150/80B16 M/C 77H | 40 | 276 | |
XL1200XS | Front | 16 | Michelin Scorcher "31" 130/90B16 M/C 73H | 36 | 248 |
Rear | 16 | Michelin Scorcher "31" 150/80B16 M/C 77H | 40 | 276 | |
(1) Tire pressure will vary with changes in ambient and tire temperature. Check pressure with tires cold (20 °C (68 °F)). Increase tire pressure by 6.9 kPa (1.0 psi) for every 5 °C (10 °F) in ambient air temperature above this point.
Weights and Dimensions
Table 2. Weights: XL883 Models
ITEM | XL883L | XL883N | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
lb | kg | lb | kg | |
Running weight * | 569 | 258 | 564 | 256 |
Maximum added weight allowed ** | 431 | 196 | 436 | 198 |
GVWR | 1000 | 454 | 1000 | 454 |
GAWR front | 339 | 154 | 335 | 152 |
GAWR rear | 661 | 300 | 665 | 302 |
* The total weight of the motorcycle as delivered with all oil/fluids and approximately 90% of fuel. ** The total weight of accessories, cargo, riding gear, passenger and rider must not exceed this weight. | ||||
Table 3. Weights: XL1200 Models
ITEM | XL1200C | XL1200CX | XL1200NS/XS | XL1200T | XL1200X | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
lb | kg | lb | kg | lb | kg | lb | kg | lb | kg | |
Running weight(1) | 591 | 268 | 571 | 259 | 564 | 256 | 604 | 274 | 556 | 252 |
Maximum added weight allowed(2) | 409 | 186 | 429 | 195 | 436 | 198 | 396 | 180 | 444 | 201 |
GVWR | 1000 | 454 | 1000 | 454 | 1000 | 454 | 1000 | 454 | 1000 | 454 |
GAWR, front | 335 | 152 | 335 | 152 | 335 | 152 | 335 | 152 | 335 | 152 |
GAWR, rear | 665 | 302 | 665 | 302 | 665 | 302 | 665 | 302 | 665 | 302 |
(1) Total weight as delivered with all oil/fluids and approximately 90% of fuel.
(2) The total weight of accessories, cargo, riding gear, passenger and rider must not exceed this weight.
Table 4. Dimensions: XL883 Models
ITEM | XL883L | XL883N | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
in | mm | in | mm | |
Length | 87.6 | 2225 | 86 | 2185 |
Overall width | 33.3 | 845 | 32.1 | 815 |
Overall height | 46.1 | 1170 | 44.9 | 1140 |
Wheel base | 59.1 | 1500 | 59.6 | 1515 |
Road clearance | 3.9 | 100 | 5.5 | 140 |
Seat height * | 25.5 | 648 | 25.7 | 653 |
* With 81.7 kg (180 lb) rider on seat. | ||||
Table 5. Dimensions: XL1200 Models
ITEM | XL1200C | XL1200CX | XL1200NS | XL1200T | XL1200X | XL1200XS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
in | mm | in | mm | in | mm | in | mm | in | mm | in | mm | |
Length | 87.6 | 2225 | 86.0 | 2185 | 86.6 | 2200 | 87.0 | 2210 | 85.2 | 2165 | 85.2 | 2165 |
Overall width | 33.1 | 840 | 33.9 | 860 | 36.0 | 915 | 33.5 | 850 | 32.9 | 835 | 34.3 | 870 |
Overall height | 45.3 | 1150 | 42.5 | 1080 | 48.8 | 1240 | 52.6 | 1335 | 43.3 | 1100 | 46.5 | 1180 |
Wheelbase | 60.2 | 1530 | 59.3 | 1505 | 59.6 | 1515 | 59.1 | 1500 | 58.9 | 1495 | 58.9 | 1495 |
Road clearance | 4.1 | 105 | 5.9 | 150 | 5.5 | 140 | 3.7 | 95 | 4.3 | 110 | 4.3 | 110 |
Seat height (1) | 26.6 | 676 | 29.5 | 749 | 25.7 | 653 | 26.1 | 664 | 26.2 | 665 | 26.2 | 665 |
(1) With 82 kg (180 lb) rider on seat.
Capacities
Table 6. Capacities: XL883 Models
ITEM | XL883L | XL883N | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
U.S. | L | U.S. | L | |
Fuel tank (total) | 4.5 gal | 17.0 | 3.3 gal | 12.5 |
Oil tank with filter | 2.8 qt | 2.6 | 2.8 qt | 2.6 |
Transmission (approximate) | 1.0 qt | 0.95 | 1.0 qt | 0.95 |
Low fuel warning light | 1.0 gal | 3.8 | 0.8 gal | 3.0 |
Table 7. Capacities: XL1200 Models
ITEM | XL1200C/T | XL1200CX/NS | XL1200X/XS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U.S. | L | U.S. | L | U.S. | L | |
Fuel tank (total) | 4.5 gal | 17.0 | 3.3 gal | 12.5 | 2.1 gal | 7.9 |
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 | 1.0 gal | 3.8 | 0.8 gal | 3.0 | 0.65 gal | 2.5 |
Engine and Transmission
Table 8. Engine
ITEM | XL883 MODELS | XL1200 MODELS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of cylinders | 2 | |||
Type | 4-cycle, 45 degree, V-twin, air cooled | |||
Compression ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
Bore | 3.000 in | 76.2 mm | 3.500 in | 88.9 mm |
Stroke | 3.811 in | 96.8 mm | 3.811 in | 96.8 mm |
Displacement | 53.9 in3 | 883 cm3 | 73.4 in3 | 1202 cm3 |
Table 9. Transmission
TRANSMISSION | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
Type | Constant mesh, foot shift |
Speeds | 5 forward |
Electrical
Table 10. Electrical
COMPONENT | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
Ignition timing | Not adjustable | |
Battery | 12 V, 225 CCA, 12 Ah, sealed and maintenance free | |
Charging system | Single-phase, 30 A system (375 W @ 13.5 V, 2000 rpm, 405 W max power @ 13.5 V) | |
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 |