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Model Type
Standard
Model Type
-
MSRP
$6,495
MSRP
-
Warranty
24
Warranty
-
Insurance
Insurance
-
Finance
Finance
-
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
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
Sportster® Forty-Eight®
Year
2005
Year
2022
Make
Harley-Davidson
Make
Harley-Davidson
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2010
Photo Gallery
-
Photo Gallery
Standard
Engine Brand Name
Evolution(R)
Engine Brand Name
Evolution®
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
51 / 69.1
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque RPM
4300
Torque RPM
3500
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)
88.9 / 3.5
Stroke (mm/in)
96.8 / 3.81
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
883.3 / 53.9
Displacement (cc/ci)
1200 / 73.2
Compression Ratio
8.9:1
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Premium
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
57 / 48
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
-
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
4.1 / 4.9
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
-
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
1
Number Of Carburetors
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
40
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Engine
-
Engine
Standard
Carburetion
-
Carburetion
Standard
Torque (Nm)
-
Torque (Nm)
99
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Stroke (in/mm)
3.81 / 96.8
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
-
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
48
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
-
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
4.9
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
No
Overdrive
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Chain
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
10.94 / 7.52 / 5.83 / 4.81 / 4.07
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Transmission
-
Transmission
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
-
Chromed
No
Chromed
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Tire Brand
-
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
57H
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
71H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 100/90 R19 57H
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 150/80 R16 71H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Brakes
-
Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
-
Anti-Lock Brakes
Optional
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
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
-
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Air Adjustable
-
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
-
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
49 / 1244.6
Rear Suspension Size (in/mm)
-
Rear Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.4 / 36
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.51
Length (ft)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
60 / 1524
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.6 / 142.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/in)
6.1
Length (ft/in)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
553 / 250.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.3 / 12.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.6
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.3 / 693.4
Seat Height (in/mm)
28 / 711.2
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
1
Seat Specifications
-
Seat Specifications
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Optional
Seat Backrest
-
Seat Backrest
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Optional
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
-
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
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
-
Construction
-
Construction
Standard
Body Material
-
Body Material
Steel
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
-
Belt Guard
Yes
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Tank Divider
-
Tank Divider
Optional
Stand
-
Stand
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Upper Fairing
Optional
Spoiler
-
Spoiler
Optional
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
-
Tachometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Oil Pressure Gauge
-
Oil Pressure Gauge
Optional
Warranty (Months)
24
Warranty (Months)
-
Destination Charge
195
Destination Charge
525
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Price
-
Price
Standard
MSRP
-
MSRP
$12,299
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
-
Type
-
Type
Halogen
Headlight Mounting Bar
-
Headlight Mounting Bar
Optional
Headlight Visor
-
Headlight Visor
Optional
Passing Lamps
-
Passing Lamps
Optional
Folding
Yes
Folding
-
Rearview Mirrors
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
-
Windshield
Optional
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
-
Weight
Standard
Capacities
-
Capacities
Standard
Performance
-
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
-
Length (in/mm)
85.2 / 2165
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
32.9 / 835
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
43.3 / 1100
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.3 / 1506.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.3 / 110
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
545 / 247.2
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
556 / 252
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
444 / 201
GVWR (lbs)
-
GVWR (lbs)
1000
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.1 / 7.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.21
Wheels
-
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
-
Chromed
No
Tires
-
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Michelin®
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Michelin® Scorcher™ 31 130/90 B16 73H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Michelin® Scorcher™ 31 150/80 R16 77H
Side Storage Mount
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Fork Bag
-
Fork Bag
Optional
Tail Bag
-
Tail Bag
Optional
Leather Storage
-
Leather Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Optional
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Helmet Storage
-
Helmet Storage
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Engine Immobilizer
-
Engine Immobilizer
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
-
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Power Outlet
-
Power Outlet
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Tool Bag Mount
-
Tool Bag Mount
Optional
Windshield Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
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