Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron XL883N, 2009

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Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron XL883N 2009

The black powder-coated 883cc Evolution powertrain with black covers takes the Iron 883 motorcycle deep into the heart of darkness. With Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and performance tuning with a broad torque curve, the Iron 883 delivers plenty of power for the city scene. The pipes on the straight cut shorty dual exhaust flow the distinctive Harley-Davidson V-Twin sound. The black chopped rear fender with its combination stop/turn/tail lights shows more of the 150 mm rear tire and black, 13-spoke cast aluminum wheel, while the front tire also rides on a black wheel. The rest of the Iron 883 gets a darker-suited presence with black front forks and fender supports, fuel tank, oil tank cover, belt guard, drag style handlebar and mid mount foot controls. A classic solo seat with a height of 25.3 inches fits the lone rider, while a passenger seat and a backrest in complementing black finishes can be added as accessories.

The Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles like the Iron 883 have stood against the grain since their introduction in 1957, when the modern rebel culture was being bred from restless veterans and hot rod pioneers. Sportster motorcycles became the starting point for many legendary choppers of the 1960s, while also getting pumped up for championship dirt racing and dare devil stunt riding in the 1970s.

The black powder-coated 883cc Evolution powertrain with black covers takes the Iron 883 deep into the heart of darkness. With Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and performance tuning with a broad torque curve, the Iron 883 delivers plenty of power for the city scene. The pipes on the straight cut shorty dual exhaust flow the distinctive Harley-Davidson V-Twin sound.
The black chopped rear fender with its combination stop/turn/tail lights shows more of the 150 mm rear tire and black, 13-spoke cast aluminum wheel, while the front tire also rides on a black wheel. The rest of the Iron 883 gets a darker-suited presence with black front forks and fender supports, fuel tank, oil tank cover, belt guard, drag style handlebar and mid mount foot controls.
A one-piece, solo classic seat with a height of 25.3 inches fits the lone rider, while a passenger seat and a backrest in complementing black finishes can be added as accessories.

Iron 883 features and highlights:
Rubber-mounted Evolution 883 cc V-Twin black powder-coated engine
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Black fuel tank with unique graphics
Black front forks with gaiters
Black belt guard and front fender supports
Black, 13-spoke cast aluminum wheels, 19-inch front / 16-inch rear
Black low rise drag style handlebar
Black mid-mount foot controls
Black low profile front fender
Black chopped rear fender with combination rear stop/tail/turn lights
Chrome staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Side-mounted license plate holder
One-piece, solo Sportster classic seat
25.3-inch seat height
Optional Harley-Davidson Smart Security System
Classic 3.3-gallon fuel tank

The Dimensions
Length 85.80 in. (2179.32 mm)
Overall Width 32.32 in. (820.93 mm)
Overall Height 43.60 in. (1107.44 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2 25.30 in. (642.62 mm)
• Unladen 26.30 in. (668.02 mm)

The Ground Clearance 3.90 in. (99.06 mm)
Rake (steering head) 29.6°
Fork Angle 29.6°
Trail 4.60 in. (116.84 mm)
Wheelbase 60.00 in. (1524.00 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, blackwall):
• Front – D401F 100/90-19 57H
• Rear – D401 150/80B16 71H

The Fuel Capacity
3.30 gal. (12.49 L) (warning light at approximately .80 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.80 qts. (2.65 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)
The Weight:
• As Shipped 548 lbs. (248.57 kg)
• In Running Order 565 lbs. (256.28 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
• Gross 1000 lbs. (453.59 kg)
• Front Axle Weight Rating 335 lbs. (151.95 kg)
• Rear 665 lbs. (301.64 kg)

The Engine
Engine3
Air-cooled, Evolution
Valves
Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke
3 in. x 3.812 in.
(76.20 mm x 96.82 mm)
Displacement3
53.89 cu. in. (883.10 cu. cm)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1

Fuel System9
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner
Paper cartridge type
Lubrication System
Dry-sump

Drivetrain
Primary Drive
Chain, 57/34 ratio
Final Drive
Belt, 68/28 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet

The Transmission
5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S. HDI JPN
• 1st 10.782 10.782 10.782
• 2nd 7.702 7.702 7.702
• 3rd 5.728 5.728 5.728
• 4th 4.748 4.748 4.748
• 5th 4.071 4.071 4.071


Wheels4:
Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum
• Front 19 in. x 2.15 in. (482.60 mm x 54.61 mm)
• Rear 16 in. x 3 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm)

The Brakes:
• Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
• Rotor Type Patented, uniform expansion rotors
(diameter x width):
• Front 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)

The Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel 3.62 in. (91.95 mm)
• Rear Wheel 1.63 in. (41.40 mm)

The performance
Engine Torque5 (per SAE J1349):
• North America 55 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (74.58 NM @ 3500 rpm)
• World 51.29 ft. lbs. @ 3750 rpm (69.55 NM @ 3750 rpm)
• Japan 49.07 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (66.54 NM @ 3500 rpm)

Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right 30°
• Left 29°

Fuel Economy7
(EPA urban/highway test) 45/60 mpg (5.23/3.92 L/100 km)

The Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging
Single-phase, 30-amp system
(357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V)
Starting
1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement

Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W Per Lamp
• Turn Signal Lights 28W self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnositcs,
low fuel warning, low battery, security system6