NOTE
Tires
Table 1. Specified Tires
MODEL
MOUNT
DIAMETER
SPECIFIED TIRE
PRESSURE (cold 20 °C (68 °F))
in
psi
kPa
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
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
WARNING
Harley-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: Iron 883 (XL883N) Model
ITEM
Iron 883 (XL883N)
lb
kg
Running weight (1)
564
256
Maximum added weight allowed (2)
436
198
GVWR
1000
454
GAWR front
335
152
GAWR rear
665
302
(1) The total weight of the motorcycle 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 3. Weights:Forty-Eight (XL1200X) Model
ITEM
Forty-Eight (XL1200X)
lb
kg
Running weight(1)
556
252
Maximum added weight allowed(2)
444
201
GVWR
1000
454
GAWR, front
335
152
GAWR, rear
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) Model
ITEM
Iron 883 (XL883N)
in
mm
Length
86
2185
Overall width
33.5
850
Overall height
44.9
1140
Wheel base
59.6
1515
Ground clearance
5.5
140
Seat height(1)
25.7
653
(1) With 81.7 kg (180 lb) rider on seat.
Table 5. Dimensions: Forty-Eight (XL1200X) Model
ITEM
Forty-Eight (XL1200X)
in
mm
Length
85.2
2165
Overall width
32.9
835
Overall height
43.3
1100
Wheelbase
58.9
1495
Ground clearance
4.3
110
Seat height (1)
26.2
665
(1) With 82 kg (180 lb) rider on seat.
Capacities
Table 6. Capacities: Iron 883 (XL883N) Model
ITEM
Iron 883 (XL883N)
U.S.
L
Fuel tank (total)
3.3 gal
12.5
Oil tank with filter
2.8 qt
2.6
Transmission (approximate)
1.0 qt
0.95
Low fuel warning light
0.8 gal
3.0
Table 7. Capacities: Forty-Eight (XL1200X) Model
ITEM
Forty-Eight (XL1200X)
U.S.
L
Fuel tank (total)
2.1 gal
7.9
Oil tank with filter
2.8 qt
2.6
Transmission (approximate)
1.0 qt
0.95
Low fuel warning light
0.65 gal
2.5
Engine and Transmission
Table 8. Engine
ITEM
Iron 883 (XL883N)
Forty-Eight (XL1200X)
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