The Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 883 Hugger was a lowered version of the Sportster 883, with a lower seat and shorter suspension. It was designed for shorter riders.
It used the 883cc air-cooled Evolution V-twin. It was popular as an accessible entry into Harley ownership. Rivals included the Honda Shadow VLX and Yamaha Virago 535.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ![]() |
883 cc | 53 hp | 223 kg | 689 mm | 31 |
| 2002 | ![]() |
883 cc | 50 hp | 223 kg | 689 mm | 32 |
| 2000 | ![]() |
883 cc | 50 hp | 223 kg | 689 mm | 33 |
| 1998 | ![]() |
883 cc | 48 hp | 223 kg | 689 mm | 31 |
| 1997 | ![]() |
883 cc | 48 hp | 223 kg | 689 mm | 30 |
| 1996 | ![]() |
883 cc | 48 hp | 223 kg | 689 mm | 30 |
| 1995 | ![]() |
883 cc | 48 hp | 223 kg | 689 mm | 30 |
| 1994 | ![]() |
883 cc | 48 hp | 223 kg | 689 mm | 30 |
| 1993 | ![]() |
883 cc | 48 hp | 223 kg | 689 mm | 30 |
| 1992 | ![]() |
883 cc | 48 hp | 223 kg | 689 mm | 31 |
| 1991 | ![]() |
883 cc | 48 hp | 223 kg | 689 mm | 31 |
| 1990 | ![]() |
883 cc | 48 hp | 223 kg | 689 mm | 31 |
| 1989 | ![]() |
883 cc | 48 hp | 223 kg | 689 mm | 31 |
| 1988 | ![]() |
883 cc | 48 hp | 223 kg | 689 mm | 31 |