2011 Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow...

2011 Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow is easy to own and fun to ride. Balanced and responsive handling help rider and machine glide through corners with smooth confidence. The combination of wheel size, radial tires and front-end geometry contribute to outstanding maneuverability. The final drive ratio is matched to the rear wheel size to provide smooth acceleration. Generous rear-suspension travel, a deeply cushioned seat and easy-reach handlebar offer outstanding comfort. A low seat height, the broad V-Twin powerband and clean styling complete a package that will make the SuperLow appealing to many riders.

The new Harley-Davidson SuperLow model reintroduces the pure pleasure of motorcycling. Balanced and responsive handling help rider and machine glide through corners with smooth confidence. A low seat height, the broad V-Twin powerband and clean styling complete an appealing package. The SuperLow is an open invitation to get out and ride.

Comfort is a key aspect of the SuperLow experience. A new solo seat with a deep, bucket shape and soft filler offers good support. The shape of the seat and its 25.5-inch height make it possible for many riders to put feet securely on the ground when the bike is at rest. A new handlebar is shaped to provide a natural arm position. Dual coil-over rear shocks offer 2.5 inches of wheel travel for a smooth ride.

Several interdependent technical elements play a role in the particular vehicle dynamics Harley-Davidson engineers sought to achieve in the SuperLow model. Changes made to tire size and a new front fork angle give the SuperLow 5.7 inches of trail for outstanding steering feel and feedback to the rider.

"In engineering the tire-and-wheel design and steering geometry for the SuperLow, the team applied lessons learned in the development of the XR1200X, which result in similarly significant gains in maneuverability," said Jim Hofmann, General Manager, Motorcycle Product Planning. "The SuperLow is of course a very different motorcycle from the XR1200X, with a different mission, but the theme of achieving a precise balance of steering geometry, tire profile and construction, and suspension tuning is the same and equally successful. It takes just one ride on the SuperLow to believe it."

The 18-inch-diameter front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel are fitted with Michelin� Scorcher� 11 radial tires. The profile, tread pattern and construction of these tires were developed specifically to enhance the handling of the SuperLow model. The new wheel-and-tire combination significantly reduces mass and inertia front and rear, which when combined with the tire design, improves steering response, and reduces steering effort.

Its low-profile radial tires, solo seat and long fuel tank shape give the SuperLow an appealing new stance that's wide and low. With an MSRP starting at $7,999USD in Vivid Black, the SuperLow is the lowest-priced model in the 2011 Harley-Davidson line. 2011 Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow is also available in Cool Blue Pearl, as well as Merlot Sunglo/Vivid Black and Birch White/Sedona Orange two-tone paint.

2011 Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow - USA Specifications

U.S. MSRP - Vivid Black $7,999, Solids $8,289, Two-Tones $8,499

DIMENSIONS

• Length 86.1 in. (2187 mm)
• Overall Width 36.6 in. (929 mm)
• Overall Height 47.6 in. (1209 mm)
• Seat Height:
• o Laden2 25.5 in. (648 mm)
• o Unladen 26.8 in. (681 mm)
• Ground Clearance 3.8 in. (97 mm)
• Rake (steering head) 31�
• Fork Angle 29.6�
• Trail 5.7 in. (145 mm)
• Wheelbase 59.3 in. (1506 mm)
• Tires (Michelin� Scorcher� "11" front and rear):
• o Front - Scorcher� "11"
• o Rear - Scorcher� "11" 120/70 ZR-18 150/60 ZR-17
• Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17.0 L) (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
• Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.8 qts. (2.6 L)
• Transmission Capacity 1.0 qts.

Weight:

• As Shipped 536 lbs. (234.1 kg)
• In Running Order
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 563 lbs. (255.4 kg)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg)
• Front 339 lbs. (154.0 kg)
• Rear 661 lbs. (300.0 kg)

ENGINE

• Engine3 Air-cooled, Evolution�
• Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
• Bore x Stroke 3 in. x 3.812 in. (76.2 mm x 96.8 mm)
• Displacement 53.9 cu. in. (883 cc)
• Compression Ratio 8.9:1
• Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
• Lubrication System Dry-sump

DRIVETRAIN

• Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio
• Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio
• Clutch Multi-plate, wet
• Transmission 5-speed
• U.S Gear Ratios (overall):
• o 1st 10.407
• o 2nd 7.436
• o 3rd 5.53
• o 4th 4.583
• o 5th. 3.93

CHASSIS

• Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
• Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded
• Front Forks 39 mm Showa�
• Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
• Wheels4: Black, Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim
• o Front 18 in. x 3.5 in. (457 mm x 89 mm)
• o Rear 17 in. x 4.5 in. (432 mm x 114 mm)

Brakes:

• Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
• Rotor Type Patented, uniform expansion rotors (diameter x width):
• Front 11.5 in. x .2 in. (292 mm x 5 mm)
• Rear 10.24 in. x .28 in. (260 mm x 7 mm)

Suspension Travel:

• Front Wheel 4.26 in. (108 mm)
• Rear Wheel 2.12 in. (54 mm)

PERFORMANCE

• Engine Torque5 (per SAE J1349):
• o North America 55 ft. lbs. @ 3500 RPM (75 Nm @ 3500 RPM)
• Lean Angle:
• o Right 24.7�
• o Left 24.4�
• Fuel Economy6
• (EPA urban/highway test) 45/60 mpg (5.23/3.92 L/100 km)

ELECTRIC

• Battery (per Battery Council International Rating) 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
• Lights (as per country regulation):
• o Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• o Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W per lamp
• o Turn Signal Lights 28W self-canceling
• o Indicator Lamps High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system7 (optional)

WARRANTY

• Warranty 24 months (unlimited mileage)
• Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter 

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