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
Number of cylinders
2
Type
4-cycle, 45 degree, V-twin, air cooled
Compression ratio
8.9:1
10:1
Bore
3.000 in
76.20 mm
3.500 in
88.90 mm
Stroke
3.812 in
96.82 mm
3.812 in
96.82 mm
Displacement
53.9 in3
883 cm3
73.3 in3
1202 cm3
Table 3. 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
(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. Sprocket Teeth
DRIVE
ITEM
NUMBER OF TEETH
XL 883 MODELS
XL 1200 MODELS
U.S.
WORLD
U.S.
WORLD
Primary
Engine
34
34
38
38
Clutch
57
57
57
57
Final
Transmission
29
29
29
30
Rear wheel
68
68
68
68
Table 5. Overall Drive Ratios
GEAR
XL 883 MODELS
XL 1200 MODELS
ALL
U.S.
WORLD
First
10.407
9.315
9.004
Second
7.436
6.653
6.432
Third
5.530
4.948
4.783
Fourth
4.583
4.102
3.965
Fifth
3.931
3.517
3.400
Table 6. Dimensions: XL 883 Models
ITEM
XL 883R
XL 883L
XL 883N
in
mm
in
mm
in
mm
Length
88.4
2245
87.2
2215
88.8
2255
Overall width
36.6
930
33.3
845
33.7
855
Overall height
45.3
1150
43.9
1115
44.1
1120
Wheel base
59.8
1520
59.1
1500
59.5
1510
Road clearance
5.6
141
3.9
100
4.7
120
Seat height*
27.3
693
25.5
648
25.7
653
*With 81.7 kg (180 lb) rider on seat.
Table 7. Dimensions: XL 1200 Models
ITEM
XL 1200C/CP*
XL 1200CA
XL 1200CB
XL 1200T
XL 1200X
XL 1200V
in
mm
in
mm
in
mm
in
mm
in
mm
in
mm
Length
87.6
2225
87.6
2225
87.6
2225
87.6
2225
88.8
2255
89.6
2275
Overall width
33.1
840
32.3
820
37.0
940
33.7
856
32.3
820
36.2
920
Overall height
44.9
1140
42.7
1085
48.2
1225
51.9
1319
41.9
1065
47.6
1210
Wheel base
59.8
1520
59.8
1520
59.8
1520
59.1
1500
59.8
1520
60.0
1525
Road clearance
4.3
110
4.3
110
4.3
110
4.2
106
3.9
100
4.7
120
Seat height**
26.6
675
26.6
675
26.6
675
26.1
664
26.6
675
26.0
660
* Dimensions may vary for factory customized vehicles.
** With 81.7 kg (180 lb) rider on seat.
WARNING
Do not exceed the motorcycle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Exceeding these weight ratings can lead to component failure and adversely affect stability, handling and performance, which could result in death or serious injury. (00016f)
NOTE
The maximum additional weight allowed on the motorcycle equals the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) minus the running weight. For example, a motorcycle with GVWR of 544 kg (1,200 lb) having a running weight of 363 kg (800 lb), would allow a maximum of an additional 181 kg (400 lb) combined weight of the rider, passenger, riding gear, cargo and installed accessories.
Table 8. Weights: XL 883 Models
ITEM
XL 883L
XL 883R
XL 883N
lb
kg
lb
kg
lb
kg
Running weight*
562
255
584
265
562
255
Maximum added weight allowed**
438
199
416
189
438
199
GVWR
1000
454
1000
454
1000
454
GAWR front
339
154
335
152
335
152
GAWR rear
661
300
665
302
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 9. Weights: XL 1200 Models
ITEM
XL 1200C/CP*
XL 1200CA
XL 1200CB
XL 1200T
XL 1200X
XL 1200V
lb
kg
lb
kg
lb
kg
lb
kg
lb
kg
lb
kg
Running weight**
584
265
584
265
584
265
599
272
562
255
562
255
Maximum added weight allowed***
416
189
416
189
416
189
403
182
438
199
438
199
GVWR
1000
454
1000
454
1000
454
1002
454
1000
454
1000
454
GAWR, front
335
152
335
152
335
152
340
154
335
152
335
152
GAWR, rear
665
302
665
302
665
302
663
301
665
302
665
302
* Weights may vary for factory customized vehicles.
** Total weight 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 10. Capacities: XL 883 Models
ITEM
XL 883R
XL 883L
XL 883N
U.S.
METRIC
U.S.
METRIC
U.S.
METRIC
Fuel tank (total)
3.3 gal
12.5 L
4.5 gal
17.0 L
3.3 gal
12.5 L
Oil tank with filter
2.8 qt
2.6 L
2.8 qt
2.6 L
2.8 qt
2.6 L
Transmission (approximate)
1.0 qt
0.95 L
1.0 qt
0.95 L
1.0 qt
0.95 L
Low fuel warning light
0.8 gal
3.0 L
1.0 gal
3.8 L
0.8 gal
3.0 L
Table 11. Capacities: XL 1200 Models
ITEM
XL 1200C/CP/CA/CB
XL 1200T
XL 1200X/V
U.S.
METRIC
U.S.
METRIC
U.S.
METRIC
Fuel tank (total)
4.5 gal
17.0 L
4.5 gal
17.0 L
2.1 gal
7.9 L
Oil tank with filter
2.8 qt
2.6 L
2.8 qt
2.6 L
2.8 qt
2.6 L
Transmission (approximate)
1.0 qt
0.95 L
1.0 qt
0.95 L
1.0 qt
0.95 L
Low fuel warning light
1.0 gal
3.8 L
1.0 gal
3.8 L
0.65 gal
2.5 L
Table 12. 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
Position lamp international
1
0.32
53436-97
Indicator lamp module
All models
-
-
LED assembly
License plate lamp
XL 883N, XL 1200X/V (DOM)
-
-
LED assembly
XL 883N, XL 1200X/V (HDI)
2
0.35
52441-95
Tail and stop lamp
Tail and stop lamp
XL 1200C/CP/CA/CB
-
-
LED assembly
Tail and stop lamp (all other models)
1
2.10/0.59
68167-04
Turn signal lamp
Front/running
2
2.25/0.59
68168-89A
Front international
2
1.75
68163-84
Rear (DOM XL 883N, XL 1200X/V)*
2
2.25
68168-89A
Rear (CAN XL 883N, XL 1200X)
-
2.25
68572-64B
Rear (HDI XL 883N/R, XL 1200X/V)
2
-
LED assembly
Rear (all other models)
2
1.75
68163-84
* Functions as turn signal, tail and stop lamps.
Table 13. Specified Tires
MODEL
MOUNT
DIAMETER
SPECIFIED TIRE
PRESSURE (cold)
psi
kPa
XL 883L
front
18
Michelin Scorcher "11F" 120/70ZR18
36
248
rear
17
Michelin Scorcher "11" 150/60ZR17
42
290
XL 883R/N
front
19
Michelin Scorcher "31" 100/90B19
30
207
rear
16
Michelin Scorcher "31" 150/80B16
40
276
XL 1200C/CP
XL 1200CA/CB
front
16
Michelin Scorcher "31" 130/90B16
36
248
rear
16
Michelin Scorcher "31" 150/80B16
40
276
XL 1200T
front
18
Michelin Scorcher "11T" 120/70ZR18
36
248
rear
17
Michelin Scorcher "11T" 150/70ZR17
42
290
XL 1200V
front
21
Dunlop D402F MH90-21
30
207
rear
16
Dunlop D401 150/80B16
40
276
XL 1200X
front
16
Michelin Scorcher "31" 130/90B16
36
248
rear
16
Michelin Scorcher "31" 150/80B16
40
276