2015 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 specifications
Full technical specification for the 2015 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 — engine, transmission, chassis, dimensions and performance data. Compare other years below.
Engine and transmission
| Displacement | 883.32 ccm (53.90 cubic inches) |
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| Engine Type | Air-cooled, Evolution® |
| Engine Details | V2, four-stroke |
| Power | 53.00 HP (38.7 kW)) @ 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 71.00 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.4 ft.lbs) @ 3750 RPM |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Bore X Stroke | 76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches) |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Lubrication System | Dry sump |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission Type Final Drive | Belt |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.61 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.02 mpg) |
| Greenhouse Gases | 107.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust System | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
Chassis, suspension, brakes & wheels
| Front Brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-B19 |
| Rake | 30.5° |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shocks. |
| Rear Tyre | 150/80-B16 |
| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Wheels | Black 9 Spoke with Machined Highlights |
Measures and capacities
| Ground Clearance | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Oil Capacity | 2.60 litres (0.17 quarts) |
| Overall Length | 2,179 mm (85.8 inches) |
| Power Weight Ratio | 0.2105 HP/kg |
| Seat Height | 653 mm (25.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight Incl Oil Gas Etc | 256.0 kg (564.4 pounds) |
| Dry Weight | 251.0 kg (553.3 pounds) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.49 litres (3.30 gallons) |
Other specifications
| Color Options | Hard Candy Hot Rod Red Flake, Charcoal Denim, Black Denim, Olive gold, Red Iron Denim |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Light | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) |
| Starter | Electric |
90.55%
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