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2012 H-D® XL883N Sportster® Iron 883™

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GENERAL INFORMATION	XL883N Sportster® Iron 883...	XL883N Sportster® Iron 883...
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson	Harley-Davidson

Model Year	2012	2012

Model	XL883N Sportster® Iron 883™	XL883N Sportster® Iron 883™

M.S.R.P.	$7,999.00	$7,999.00

DIMENSIONS
Length	85.8 in. (2,179 mm)	85.8 in. (2,179 mm)

Weight	Dry: 548 lbs. (248.6 kg) Running Order: 565 lbs. (256.3 kg)	Dry: 548 lbs. (248.6 kg) Running Order: 565 lbs. (256.3 kg)

Ground Clearance	3.9 in. (99 mm)	3.9 in. (99 mm)

Wheelbase	59.8 in. (1,519 mm)	59.8 in. (1,519 mm)

Seat Height	Laden: 25.7 in. (653 mm) Unladen: 26.9 in. (683 mm)	Laden: 25.7 in. (653 mm) Unladen: 26.9 in. (683 mm)

ENGINE
Engine	Evolution®	Evolution®

Displacement	53.9 ci (883 cc)	53.9 ci (883 cc)

Bore x Stroke	3 x 3.81 in. (76.2 x 96.8 mm)	3 x 3.81 in. (76.2 x 96.8 mm)

Torque	55 ft. lbs. (75 Nm) @ 3,500 rpm	55 ft. lbs. (75 Nm) @ 3,500 rpm

Compression Ratio	8.9:1	8.9:1

Fuel System	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

Fuel Tank Capacity	3.3 gal. (12.5 l)	3.3 gal. (12.5 l)

MPG Rating	51 mpg combined	51 mpg combined

Clutch	Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath	Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Cooling	Air	Air

Exhaust	Chrome, staggered shorty with dual mufflers	Chrome, staggered shorty with dual mufflers

Oil Capacity	2.8 qt. (2.6 l)	2.8 qt. (2.6 l)

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed	5-speed

Primary Drive	Chain, 57/34 ratio	Chain, 57/34 ratio

Final Drive	Carbon fiber belt	Carbon fiber belt

Gear Ratio	1st: 10.407 2nd: 7.436 3rd: 5.53 4th: 4.583 5th: 3.93	1st: 10.407 2nd: 7.436 3rd: 5.53 4th: 4.583 5th: 3.93

BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes	2-piston front, 1-piston rear	2-piston front, 1-piston rear

Wheels	Front & Rear: Black, 13-spoke cast aluminum	Front & Rear: Black, 13-spoke cast aluminum

Tires	Front: 100/90B19 57H Rear: 150/80B16 77H	Front: 100/90B19 57H Rear: 150/80B16 77H

ELECTRICAL
Lighting	High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional)	High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional)

Instrumentation	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	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

OPERATIONAL
Rake	30.5°	30.5°

Trail	4.6 in. (117 mm)	4.6 in. (117 mm)

BODY
Colors	Black Denim, Big Blue Pearl, Ember Red Sunglo	Black Denim, Big Blue Pearl, Ember Red Sunglo

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