Harley Davidson Sportster 883 Iron

Harley Davidson Sportster
 Harley Davidson Sportster 883 Iron

This Sportster motorcycle is Harley Davidson's top selling model. The main reason the Sporty is so popular is that it's a nice bike but not high dollar. Here I will be discussing the 883 because many women riders seem to gravitate towards the 883. Though I can hear a few of my male friends say this is a sissy bike but most wouldn’t know a good bike if it came up and bit them. It is okay not to be riding some big behemoth down the road. The 883 does a great job of moving down the highway. Among the most-affordable Harley-Davidson models, Sportster motorcycles offer a low, comfortable seat and smooth clutch effort. The Harley Davidson Sportster features six models for 2010, including the $7,999 Iron 883 introduced mid-year 2009 and four others priced less than $10,000.

The 2010 Harley 883 has two versions, the Iron and the Low. Today's Sportster combines expressive styling with smooth great delivery and the distinctive sound of a V-Twin engine.


Model Highlights

• Black powder-coated engine and covers
• Chrome exhaust with dual straight-cut mufflers
• Low front and rear suspension
• Classic 3.3-gallon fuel tank
• Black, 13-spoke cast aluminum wheels
• Chopped rear fender with black supports
• Black belt guard
• Black fork sliders and black fork gaiters
• Classic solo seat
• Black hand and foot controls
• Side-mounted license plate
• Combination stop/turn/tail lights
• Black headlamp bucket with black visor and satin trim ring
• Black drag-style handlebar and black riser

Key Features

• V-Twin powertrain with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• Rubber-mounted powertrain to reduce vibration
• 5-speed transmission
• Dual staggered exhaust
• Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer
• Disc brakes
• Mid-mounted foot controls
• Optional Harley-Davidson Smart Security System with hands-free security fob

Engine
Displacement 53.90 cu. in. (883 cc)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1

Drivetrain
Transmission 5-speed

Wheels:

Dimensions
Black, 13-spoke Cast Aluminum

Fuel Economy
(EPA urban/highway test) 45/60 mpg

Overall Width 32.32 in
Overall Height 43.60 in.

Seat Height:
-Laden2 25.30 in.

-Unladen 26.30 in.

Ground Clearance 3.90 in.

Dunlop tires Harley-Davidson Series, blackwall:
• Front – D401F 100/90-19 57H
• Rear – D401 150/80B16 71H

Fuel Capacity 3.30 gal.

Weight
• In Running Order 565 lbs.

Color Options
Solids
• Black Denim
• Brilliant Silver Denim