2011 Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster Police-Edition Specifications
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Dimensions
U.S. UNITS / METRIC UNITS
Length 86.1 in. / 2,187 mm
Overall Width 36.6 in. / 929 mm
Overall Height 47.6 in. / 1,209 mm
Seat Height
Laden 25.5 in. / 648 mm
Unladen 26.8 in. / 681 mm
Ground Clearance 3.8 in / 97 mm
Rake (steering head) 31 (deg)
Fork Angle 29.6 (deg)
Trail 5.7 in. / 145 mm
Wheelbase 59.3 in. / 1,506 mm
Tires
Type 3 Michelin® Scorcher™ "11" front and rear
Front Model Scorcher™ "11"
Front Specification 120/70 ZR-17
Rear Model Scorcher™ "11"
Rear Specification 180/55 ZR-17
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. / 17
Reserve Fuel Capacity, Fuel Injection (warning light) 1 gal. / 3.8
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.8 qts. / 2.6
Transmission Capacity 1 qts.
Weight
As Shipped 536 lbs. / 234.1
Weight, In Running Order 563 lbs. / 255.4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1,000 lbs. / 453.6
Front 339 lbs. / 154
Rear 661 lbs. / 300
Powertrain 1
Engine 456 Air-cooled, Evolution®
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two-valves per cylinder
Bore 3 in. / 76.2 mm
Stroke 3.812 in. / 96.8 mm
Displacement 53.9 cu. in. / 883 mm
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Fuel System 7 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge Type
Lubrication System Dry-sump
Drivetrain 1
Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio
Final Drive 8 Belt, 68/29 ratio
Clutch multi-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall)
1st 10.782
2nd 7.702
3rd 5.728
4th 4.478
5th 4.071
6th N/A
Chassis 1
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions
Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded
Front Fork 39 mm Showa®
Rear Shocks Coil-over, preload dual-adjustable
Wheels
Front Type Black, Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim
Wheels, Front Width 3.5 in. / 89mm
Front Height 18 in. / 457mm
Rear Type Black, Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim
Rear Width 4.5 in. / 114mm
Rear Height 17 in. / 432mm
Brakes
Caliper Type Dual-piston front; single-piston rear
Rotor Type patented, uniform expansion rotors
Front Diameter 11.5 in / 292mm
Front Width 0.2 in. / 5.1mm
Front Dual False
Rear Diameter 10.24 in. / 260.1mm
Rear Width 0.28 in. / 7.1mm
Anti-Lock Braking System Optional
Suspension Travel, Front 4.26 in. / 108mm
Suspension Travel, Rear 2.12 in. / 54mm
Performance 1
Engine Torque (Per SAE) J1349
North America (ft. lbs.) 9 55 in. / 75 mm
North America (rpm) 3,500
Lean Angle, Right 24.7 deg
Lean Angle, Left 24.4 deg
Fuel Economy: Urban 45 / 5.2
Fuel Economy: Highway 60 / 3.9
Electric 1
Battery Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging 30-amp, permanent magnet, single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator (405W @3000 rpm, 405W peak)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lighting
Headlamp Quartz halogen, 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
Tail/Stop 8W/28W - 5W/21W
Turn Signal 28W (21W) self-canceling
Pursuit Lamps Optional emergency lighting kit available
Indicator Lamps High beam, turn signals, hazard signals, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, low fuel, police emergency light activation, 6-speed, ABS light (optional)
Electronic Siren (optional) Optional siren available
Warranty 1
Warranty 10 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval 11 First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter
IFB Specifications
2011 Harley-Davidson® XL 883 L Sportster®
2011 Harley-Davidson ®XL 883 L Sportster ®
Law Enforcement Motorcycles
SCOPE OF SPECIFICATIONS
These specifications describe the mechanical and comfort requirements for solo, certified law enforcement
motorcycles which will be used by the [insert agency/department name].
SPECIFICATIONS
Proposed XL 883 L Sportster motorcycles to be in full compliance as follows:
A. Engine
Piston displacement of not less than 883cc Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection V-Twin, air-cooled, with two
cylinders equipped with overhead valves, producing minimal vibration frequencies and magnitudes. Engine and
transmission isolated from motorcycle frame through a rubber mounting system.
- Powertrain silver powder coated engine with polished treatment.
- Chrome, staggered dual exhausts
B. Clutch / Transmission
- Clutch shall be of the latest multiple plate design, wet.
- Transmission to be of latest design, manual type, with not less than five (5) forward speeds.
- Primary Drive, chain.
- Final belt drive.
- Gear Ratios
1
st
10.782
2
nd
7.702
3
rd
5.728
4
th
4.478
5
th
4.071
C. Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes for both front and rear wheels. Front brake having a single11.5-inch diameter disc; rear brake
shall be single disc. Brakes shall be relatively free of heat fade, with dual piston front and single piston rear, featuring
patented, uniform expanding rotors.
D. Suspension
- System permitting optimum handling as required in law enforcement.
- Front forks, 39 mm.
- Rear shocks, coil over type, dual adjustable preload.
- Rear suspension shall have swing arms having mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped
junctions, MIG welded.
E. Wheels / Tires
- Black, Aluminum Cast Alloy wheels required; rim material shall be impermeable to compressed air.
- Tubeless type tires to have non-skid tread, designed to operate on paved roads.
- Manufacturer, front Michelin® "Scorcher 11"™ 120/70 ZR18, rear Michelin® "Scorcher 11" ™150/60 ZR17
blackwall tires.
F. Fuel Tank
Fuel tank to have a capacity of not less than three and three tenths (4.5) U.S. gallons (or 17 liters). Must provide
reserve fuel capacity of 1.0 gallons (or 3.8 liters) when low fuel warning light illuminates.
G. Electrical System
Electrical system shall be nominal 12-volt as follows:
- Battery. Sealed, heavy-duty maintenance-free, 12-volt, minimum rated capacity - 12 ampere hours per
Battery Council International (BCI) rating, 200 cold cranking amps.
- Ignition. Non-waste spark, alpha control.
- Charging System. Single-phase 30-amp high output alternator and solid state regulator.
- Connectors. Industrial grade throughout.
- Hand Controls. Water-resistant switches.
- Starting System. 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement required.
- Horn. Sound level audible above motorcycle and traffic-generated noise.
H. Lighting
Each motorcycle shall be provided with the following lighting equipment:
- Headlamp. Quartz halogen 55-watt low beam and a 60-watt high beam.
- Tail light.
- Turn Signals, self-canceling system.
I. Visual Displays
- Speedometer. Analog speedometer, to indicate 0-120 mph
- Odometer. Calibrated, cumulative.
- Re-settable trip meter and diagnostic readout.
- Neutral light
- Turn signals.
- High beam indicator.
J. Feature Requirements
- Seat. Latest solo saddle.
- Handlebars. Stainless steel, low-rise handlebars.
- Side Stand. Jiffy stand, rubber bumper design.
- Final belt drive
- Mirrors. Two (2) standard mirrors.
- Wheelbase. 59.3 in
- Dry Weight. 536 lbs
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. 1000 lbs
- Service Intervals. 1
st
1000 miles and then every 5000 miles thereafter.
- Warranty. 24 months, unlimited mileage.
K. Additional Options
- Pursuit Lamp Kit
Red and blue pursuit lights; works with Detachable Windshield (law enforcement application only)
- Birch White Saddlebags or Vivid Black Saddlebags
- Windshield Docking Hardware
- Detachable Windshield
- Engine Guard Bar
- Luggage Rack
- Jiffy Stand Extension
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