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Model Type
Standard
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$6,695
MSRP
$17,945
Warranty
24
Warranty
24
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Harley-Davidson
Parent Company
Harley-Davidson
Display Name
Sportster(R) 883
Display Name
Softail(R) Heritage Softail Classic
Year
2008
Year
2008
Make
Harley-Davidson
Make
Harley-Davidson
Engine Brand Name
Evolution(R)
Engine Brand Name
Twin Cam 96B(TM)
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
55 / 74.6
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
86 / 117
Torque RPM
3500
Torque RPM
3200
Cooling
Air
Cooling
Air
Valves
4
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)
76.2 / 3
Bore (mm/in)
95.3 / 3.75
Stroke (mm/in)
96.8 / 3.81
Stroke (mm/in)
111.3 / 4.38
Displacement (cc/ci)
883.3 / 53.9
Displacement (cc/ci)
1573.2 / 96
Compression Ratio
8.9:1
Compression Ratio
9.2:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Premium
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
60 / 45
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
54 / 35
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
3.9 / 5.2
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
4.4 / 6.7
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
No
Overdrive
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Chain
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
10.78 / 7.7 / 5.73 / 4.75 / 4.07
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
9.31 / 6.42 / 4.77 / 3.93 / 3.28 / 2.79
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Chromed
No
Chromed
Yes
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
57H
Front Tire Speed Rating
72H
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Speed Rating
71H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
71H
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) 100/90 R19 57H
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) MT90B16 72H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) 150/80 R16 71H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) 150/80 R16 71H
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.51
Length (ft)
7.88
Wheelbase (in/mm)
60 / 1524
Wheelbase (in/mm)
64.5 / 1638.3
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.6 / 142.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
6.1
Length (ft/in)
10.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
563 / 255.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
725 / 328.9
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
583 / 264.4
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
750 / 340.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.3 / 12.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5 / 18.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.57
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.17
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.3 / 693.4
Seat Height (in/mm)
25.5 / 647.7
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Type
-
Backrest Type
Fixed
Backrest Location
-
Backrest Location
Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Belt Guard
Yes
Belt Guard
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
-
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Fork Guards
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Front Fender Trim
-
Front Fender Trim
Standard
Rear Fender Trim
-
Rear Fender Trim
Standard
Rear Fender Rail
-
Rear Fender Rail
Standard
Pocket
-
Pocket
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
Standard
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Destination Charge
270
Destination Charge
300
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Visor
Standard
Headlight Visor
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Headlight Mounting Bar
-
Headlight Mounting Bar
Standard
Passing Lamps
-
Passing Lamps
Standard
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
Windshield Brand
-
Windshield Brand
Lexan(R)
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
-
Tinted
No
Height
-
Height
High
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Saddle Bag (s)
Standard
Saddle Bag Material
-
Saddle Bag Material
Leather
Saddle Bag Trim
-
Saddle Bag Trim
Studded
Number Of Saddle Bags
-
Number Of Saddle Bags
2
Location
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount
-
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Leather Storage
-
Leather Storage
Standard
Helmet Storage
-
Helmet Storage
Standard
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