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		XR 1200 MODELS
Number of cylinders	2
Type	4-cycle, 45 degree, V-twin, air cooled
Compression ratio	8.9-1		9.7-1		10.0-1
Bore	3.000 in	76.20 mm	3.500 in	88.90 mm	3.500 in	88.90 mm
Stroke	3.812 in	96.82 mm	3.812 in	96.82 mm	3.812 in	96.82 mm
Displacement	53.89 in³	883.10 cm³	73.40 in³	1202.81 cm³	73.40 in³	1202.81 cm³
Torque (North America)	55.00 ft-lbs @ 3500 rpm	74.58 Nm @ 3500 rpm	79.00 ft-lbs @ 4000 rpm	107.12 Nm @ 4000 rpm	73.91 ft-lbs @ 4000 rpm	100.21 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Torque (World)	51.29 ft-lbs @ 3750 rpm	69.55 Nm @ 3750 rpm	72.26 ft-lbs @ 3200 rpm	97.98 Nm @ 3200 rpm	72.43 ft-lbs @ 3600 rpm	98.22 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Torque (Japan)	49.07 ft-lbs @ 3500 rpm	66.54 Nm @ 3500 rpm	66.19 ft-lbs @ 3250 rpm	89.75 Nm @ 3250 rpm	67.69 ft-lbs @ 3500 rpm	91.79 Nm @ 3500 rpm

Table 3. Electrical: XL Models

COMPONENT	SPECIFICATION
Ignition timing	Not adjustable
Battery	12 V, 200 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. Electrical: XR Models

COMPONENT	SPECIFICATION
Ignition timing	Not adjustable
Battery	12 V, 200 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	10R12X
Spark plug size	12 mm
Spark plug gap	0.032-0.038 in	0.81-0.97 mm
Spark plug torque	12-18 ft-lbs	16.3-24.4 Nm

Table 5. Sprocket Teeth

DRIVE	ITEM	NUMBER OF TEETH
		XL 883 MODELS		XL 1200 MODELS		XR 1200 MODELS
		U.S. MODELS	WORLD MODELS	U.S. MODELS	WORLD MODELS	U.S./WORLD MODELS	JAPAN MODELS
Primary	Engine	34	34	38	38	34	38
Primary	Clutch	57	57	57	57	57	57
Final	Transmission	28	28	29	30	28	28
Final	Rear wheel	68	68	68	68	68	68

Table 6. Overall Gear Ratios

GEAR	XL 883 MODELS	XL 1200 MODELS		XR 1200 MODELS
GEAR	ALL MODELS	U.S. MODELS	WORLD MODELS	U.S./WORLD MODELS	JAPAN MODELS
1st	10.782	9.315	9.004	10.782	9.647
2nd	7.702	6.653	6.432	7.702	6.891
3rd	5.728	4.948	4.783	5.728	5.125
4th	4.748	4.102	3.965	4.748	4.248
5th	4.071	3.517	3.400	4.071	3.643

Table 7. Tires

MODEL	MOUNT	DIAMETER (in)	NUMBER	PRESSURE (COLD)
MODEL	MOUNT	DIAMETER (in)	NUMBER	psi	kPa
XL 883C, XL 1200C	front	21	Dunlop D402F MH90-21	30	206
XL 1200X	front	16	Dunlop D402F MT90B16	36	248
Other XL models	front	19	Dunlop D401F 100/90-19	30	206
XL all models	rear	16	Dunlop D401 150/80B16	40	275
XR models	front	18	Dunlop D209F RP 120/70 ZR 18	36	248
XR models	rear	17	Dunlop D209 HD 180/55 ZR 17	42	290

Table 8. Dimensions: 883 Models

ITEM	XL 883R		XL 883C		XL 883L		XL 883N
ITEM	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm
Wheel base	60.00	1524.00	60.40	1534.16	60.00	1524.00	60.00	1524.00
Overall length	90.10	2288.54	90.30	2293.62	89.10	2263.14	85.80	2179.32
Overall width	32.70	830.58	32.70	830.58	35.20	894.08	32.32	821.00
Road clearance	5.60	142.24	4.40	111.76	3.90	99.06	3.90	99.06
Overall height	44.80	1137.90	45.70	1160.78	45.70	1160.78	43.60	1107.44
Saddle height*	27.30	693.42	26.50	673.10	25.30	642.62	25.30	642.62
*With 81.7 kg (180 lb) rider on seat.

Table 9. Dimensions: 1200 Models

ITEM	XL 1200C		XL 1200L		XL 1200N		XL 1200X		XR 1200		XR 1200X
ITEM	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm
Wheel base	1534.16	60.40	59.70	1516.38	60.00	1524.00	59.80	1518.92	59.80	1518.92	59.80	1518.92
Overall length	2293.62	90.30	89.10	2263.14	85.80	2179.32	88.60	2250.44	85.40	2169.16	85.40	2169.16
Overall width	830.58	32.70	35.20	894.08	36.40	924.56	32.70	830.58	36.50	927.10	36.50	927.10
Road clearance	111.76	4.40	4.40	111.76	3.90	99.06	3.90	99.06	5.80	147.32	5.80	147.32
Overall height	1160.78	45.70	46.80	1188.72	43.60	1107.44	42.00	1066.80	45.10	1145.54	45.10	1145.54
Saddle height*	673.10	26.50	26.30	668.02	25.30	642.62	26.00	660.4	29.20	741.68	29.20	741.68
*With 81.7 kg (180 lb) rider on seat.

Table 10. Capacities

ITEM	XL 883C, XL 1200C XL 1200L		XL 883L, XL 883N XL 883R, XL 1200N		XL 1200X		XR 1200, XR 1200X
ITEM	U.S.	LITERS	U.S.	LITERS	U.S.	LITERS	U.S.	LITERS
Fuel tank (total)	4.50 gal	17.03	3.30 gal	12.49	2.10 gal	7.95	3.50 gal	13.25
Oil tank with filter	2.80 qt	2.65	2.80 qt	2.65	2.80 qt	2.65	2.80 qt	2.65
Transmission (approximate)	1.00 qt	0.95	1.00 qt	0.95	1.00 qt	0.95	1.00 qt	0.95
Low fuel warning light on	1.00 gal	3.79	0.80 gal	3.03	0.65 gal	2.46	0.50 gal	1.89

Table 11. Weights: 883 Models

ITEM	XL 883C		XL 883L		XL 883R		XL 883N
ITEM	lb	kg	lb	kg	lb	kg	lb	kg
Weight (as shipped from factory)	565.00	256.28	563.00	255.37	568.00	257.64	548.00	248.40
GVWR	1000.00	453.59	1000.00	453.59	1000.00	453.59	1000.00	453.59
GAWR front	335.00	151.95	335.00	151.95	335.00	151.95	335.00	151.95
GAWR rear	665.00	301.64	665.00	301.64	665.00	301.64	665.00	301.64

Table 12. Weights: 1200 Models

ITEM	XL 1200C		XL 1200L		XL 1200N		XL 1200X		XR 1200		XR 1200X
ITEM	lb	kg	lb	kg	lb	kg	lb	kg	lb	kg	lb	kg
Weight (as shipped from factory)	562.00	254.92	557.00	252.65	545.00	247.21	545.00	247.21	562.00	254.92	557.00	253.00
GVWR	1000.00	453.59	1000.00	453.59	1000.00	453.59	1000.00	453.59	1000.00	453.59	1000.00	453.59
GAWR front	335.00	151.95	335.00	151.95	335.00	151.95	335.00	151.95	350.00	158.76	350.00	158.76
GAWR rear	665.00	301.64	665.00	301.64	665.00	301.64	665.00	301.64	650.00	294.84	650.00	294.84

Table 13. 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
Headlamp	Position lamp international	1	0.32	53436-97
Tail and stop lamps	Tail lamp	1	0.59	68167-04
	Stop lamp	1	2.10	68167-04
	Tail lamp international	1	0.59	68167-04
	Stop lamp international	1	2.10	68167-04
Turn signal lamp	Front/running	2	2.25/0.59	68168-89A
	Front international	2	1.75	68163-84
	Rear (XL models except XL 883N and 1200N/X)	2	2.25	68572-64B
	Rear (XL 883N and XL 1200N/X)*	2	2.25	68168-89A
	Rear (all XR models, international XL models)**	2	1.75	68163-84
Instrument panel	Illuminated with LEDs. Replace entire assembly upon failure.
Functions as turn signals, tail lamps and brake lamps. This feature may not be found in all destinations. *On some international XL 883N and XL 1200N/X models, this is an LED assembly (replace entire assembly upon failure).