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
Table 1. Specified Tires
MODEL | MOUNT | DIAMETER | SPECIFIED TIRE | PRESSURE (cold 20 °C (68 °F)) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
in | psi | kPa | |||
SuperLow® (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 | |
Iron 883™ (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 | |
1200 Custom (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 | |
1200 Roadster™ (XL1200CX) | Front | 19 | Dunlop GT502F 120/70R19 M/C 60V | 36 | 248 |
Rear | 18 | Dunlop GT502 150/70R18 M/C 70V | 42 | 290 | |
Iron 1200™ (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 | |
SuperLow® 1200T (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 | |
Forty-Eight™ (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 | |
Forty-Eight™ Special (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 | |
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)
Weights and Dimensions
Table 2. Weights: SuperLow (XL883L), Iron 883 (XL883N) Models
ITEM | SuperLow® (XL883L) | Iron 883™ (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: 1200 Custom (XL1200C), 1200 Roadster (XL1200CX), SuperLow 1200T (XL1200T), Forty-Eight (XL1200X), Forty-Eight Special (XL1200XS), Iron 1200 (XL1200NS) Models
ITEM | 1200 Custom (XL1200C) | 1200 Roadster™ (XL1200CX) | Iron 1200™ (XL1200NS), Forty-Eight™ Special (XL1200XS) | SuperLow® 1200T (XL1200T) | Forty-Eight™ (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: Iron 883 (XL883N), SuperLow (XL883L) Models
ITEM | SuperLow® (XL883L) | Iron 883™ (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 |
Ground 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: 1200 Custom (XL1200C), 1200 Roadster (XL1200CX), SuperLow 1200T (XL1200T), Forty-Eight (XL1200X), Forty-Eight Special (XL1200XS) Models, Iron 1200 (XL1200NS)
ITEM | 1200 Custom (XL1200C) | 1200 Roadster™ (XL1200CX) | Iron 1200™ (XL1200NS) | SuperLow® 1200T (XL1200T) | Forty-Eight™ (XL1200X) | Forty-Eight™ Special (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 |
Ground clearance | 4.1 | 105 | 5.9 | 150 | 4.3 | 110 | 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: Iron 883 (XL883N), SuperLow (XL883L) Models
ITEM | SuperLow® (XL883L) | Iron 883™ (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: 1200 Custom (XL1200C), 1200 Roadster (XL1200CX), Forty-Eight (XL1200X), SuperLow 1200T (XL1200T), Iron 1200 (XL1200NS), Forty-Eight Special (XL1200XS) Models
ITEM | 1200 Custom (XL1200C), SuperLow® 1200T (XL1200T) | 1200 Roadster™ (XL1200CX), Iron 1200™ (XL1200NS) | Forty-Eight™ (XL1200X), Forty-Eight™ Special (XL1200XS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | Iron 883™ (XL883N), SuperLow® (XL883L) MODELS | 1200 Custom (XL1200C), 1200 Roadster™ (XL1200CX), SuperLow® 1200T (XL1200T), Forty-Eight™ (XL1200X), Forty-Eight™ Special (XL1200XS), Iron 1200™ (XL1200NS) 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 |