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
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 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
(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
Table 4. Sprocket Teeth
DRIVE
ITEM
XL883 MODELS
XL1200CX MODEL
ALL OTHER XL1200
MODELS
U.S.
WORLD
ALL
U.S.
WORLD
Primary
Engine
34
34
38
38
38
Clutch
57
57
57
57
57
Final
Transmission
29
29
29
29
30
Rear wheel
68
68
68
68
68
Table 5. Overall Drive Ratios
GEAR
XL883 MODELS
XL1200CX
ALL OTHER XL1200 MODELS
ALL
ALL
U.S.
WORLD
First
10.407
9.315
9.315
9.004
Second
7.436
6.653
6.653
6.432
Third
5.531
4.948
4.948
4.783
Fourth
4.584
4.102
4.102
3.965
Fifth
3.931
3.517
3.517
3.400
Table 6. 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 7. Dimensions: XL1200 Models
ITEM
XL1200C
XL1200CB
XL1200CX
XL1200T
XL1200X
in
mm
in
mm
in
mm
in
mm
in
mm
Length
87.6
2225
87.6
2225
86.0
2186
87.6
2224
85.0
2159
Overall width
33.1
840
37.0
940
33.1
841
33.7
856
33.3
845
Overall height
45.3
1150
48.2
1225
42.6
1082
51.9
1319
42.7
1085
Wheelbase
60.2
1530
60.2
1530
59.6
1514
59.1
1500
59.3
1506
Road clearance
4.3
110
4.3
110
6.0
152
4.2
107
3.9
100
Seat height **
26.6
676
26.6
676
29.5
749
26.1
664
26.2
666
** 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 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 extra 181 kg (400 lb) combined weight of the rider, passenger, riding gear, cargo and installed accessories.
Table 8. 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 9. Weights: XL1200 Models
ITEM
XL1200C
XL1200CB
XL1200CX
XL1200T
XL1200X
lb
kg
lb
kg
lb
lb
kg
kg
lb
kg
Running weight **
587
266
599
272
568
258
599
272
551
250
Maximum added weight allowed ***
413
188
401
184
432
196
403
183
449
204
GVWR
1000
454
1000
454
1000
454
1002
455
1000
454
GAWR, front
335
152
335
152
335
152
340
154
335
152
GAWR, rear
665
302
665
302
665
302
662
301
665
302
** 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: 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 11. Capacities: XL1200 Models
ITEM
XL1200C
XL1200CB
XL1200CX
XL1200T
XL1200X
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
4.5 gal
17.0
2.1 gal
7.9
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
1.0 gal
3.8
1.0 gal
3.8
0.8 gal
3.0
1.0 gal
3.8
0.65 gal
2.5
Table 12. Specified Tires
MODEL
MOUNT
DIAMETER
SPECIFIED TIRE
PRESSURE (cold)
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 57W
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
XL1200CB
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
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