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Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster SuperLow - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
2012
General information | |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster SuperLow |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered, shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Greenhouse gases | 107.0 CO |
| Fuel consumption | 4.61 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.02 mpg) |
| Driveline | Chain primary drive, 57/34 ratio |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Lubrication system | Dry-sump |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Bore x stroke | 76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression | 8.9:1 |
| Torque | 74.58 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.0 ft.lbs) @ 3500 |
| Engine details | Air-cooled, Evolution. Silver, powder-coated engine with polished covers. |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 883.32 ccm (53.90 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Black, Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim |
| Rear brakes diameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston |
| Front brakes diameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 150/60-ZR17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-ZR18 |
| Rear suspension | Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions, MIG welded swing-arm. Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable shocks. |
| Front suspension | 39 mm Showa |
| Trail | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 31.1° |
| Frame type | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 2.60 litres (0.17 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,506 mm (59.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 97 mm (3.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,187 mm (86.1 inches) |
| Seat height | 648 mm (25.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 255.4 kg (563.0 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 243.1 kg (536.0 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | French brand. |
| Wheelbase | 1,285 mm (50.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 685 mm (27.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,150 mm (45.3 inches) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0472 HP/kg |
| Rear tyre | 3.00-12 |
| Front tyre | 2.50-12 |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Torque | 4.00 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 4.15 Horsepower">HP (3.0 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 8000 Revolutions">RPM |
| Capacity: | 49.20 ccm (3.00 cubic inches) |
| Model | Goes G 55 R Sport |
| Color options | Vivid Black, Ember Red Sunglo, Midnight Pearl/Cool Blue Pearl, Birch White/Sunburst Red |
| Factory warranty | 24 months, unlimited mileage. |
| Seat | Solo seat with deep bucket shape |
| Electrical | Sealed lead acid battery, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca. |
| Light | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) |
| Instruments | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights |
| Starter | Electric |
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