2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 883R

2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 883R pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Standard
MSRP
$7,795
Warranty
24
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2005
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Harley-Davidson
Display Name
Sportster(R) 883R
Year
2007
Make
Harley-Davidson
Engine Brand Name
Evolution(R)
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
55 / 74.6
Torque RPM
3500
Cooling
Air
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)
76.2 / 3
Stroke (mm/in)
96.8 / 3.81
Displacement (cc/ci)
883.3 / 53.9
Compression Ratio
8.9:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
59.7 / 45
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
3.9 / 5.2
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
10.78 / 7.7 / 5.73 / 4.75 / 4.07
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
57H
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Speed Rating
71H
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) 100/90 R19 57H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) 150/80 R16 71H
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.51
Wheelbase (in/mm)
60 / 1524
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.6 / 142.2
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
6.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
568 / 257.6
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
588 / 266.7
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.3 / 12.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.56
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.1 / 713.7
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Cover
No
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Service Reminder
Standard
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Destination Charge
260
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Paint
Standard
Decal Kit
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Visor
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Folding
Yes
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • I love this bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 25, 2009

    I love the sportster because it's the lightest of all the Harley's and the 50th anniversary silver/black & nostalgic checkered peanut tank makes it a very attractive sporty bike. I am a female rider and all my experienced female riding friends who ride sportys have them all blinged out with saddlebags, ...

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  • 2 years, 21,000 miles and still going
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 13, 2008

    Let's start off by saying that when I first saw the 2006 883R at an NHRA event in Madison, IL, I knew that was "my bike". I'd been looking for

    something that captured my soul for more than 5 years when I saw this bike. The style, the tank scheme and the aggressive look of the bike drew me ...

    From day one I was enjoying this bike. Being my first streetable bike, I was cautious with it for several weeks after my break in period was done. My first real test of it came when a group of co-workers and I went riding though some of Missouri's back and country roads. This bike has some incredible cornering, easily wanting to overtake the Dyna I was riding behind *in* the turns... at 75-80 mph. That day made

    me fall even more in love with this bike. Most of the people I ride with have cruiser/touring type bikes with far more power but not a single one of them can hang with the little 883R in the corners. Even the sportbikers I ride with have a lot of respect for the capabilities of this bike.

    There are some minor issues I have with the bike. For starters, the stock seat is terrible (there's another word I'd like to use to describe because terrible is a bit on the light side to describe it) for anything over 50 miles. At 5'11" and a little over 200 lbs, the stock seat was not comfortable at all for long distance or all day riding. I replaced it a little over a year ago with a Corbin Gunfighter solo seat and haven't regretted it since. Combined with the H-D adjustable highway

    pegs, it's no big deal to rack up 1,000 miles on a weekend trip to Chicago on the Sporty without being sore or beat up feeling.

    The engine, for a race inspired bike, could use a little more umph than it has. I tell people the bike is quick but it isn't fast. I can accelerate very quickly first through third gear before having to give up in fourth and fifth when the larger displacement bikes pull away from me. My brother is on a 105th Anniversary Road King and he was shocked at how well the 883R hung with it until we hit fourth gear. While I am a drag racer at heart, the power in this bike is just enough to make

    blasting through twists and turns in wine country and the foot hills and

    total blast but leaves something to be desired when the road goes flat and straight.

    The stock foot pegs were replaced rather quickly as they were not comfortable at all. Too small of a diameter for the vibrations that develop at over 70 mph and cause foot fatigue during a full day of riding. A flatter style foot peg like the H-D skull collection foot pegs are much better for any kind of riding. The hand grips are also not comfortable for trips over 100 miles but a simple replacement of a slightly larger diameter grip reduced the cramping in my right hand on the throttle. The handle bars, while nice and aggressive styled, aren't in the best position for my riding style and are soon to be replaced with either a low degree pullback drag bar or a broomstick style drag bar.

    While I can and have dealt with the minor issues with the bike, they are

    not enough to make want to get rid of the bike ever. I love the handling

    on this bike. I love the looks I get when people realize that it's a

    Harley doing things that most Harley's don't/can't. I love being parked next to any other Harley and having people checking out my bike instead

    of the Road King or Heritage. I love not having a bike that "looks" like

    a Harley (no windshield, no saddlebags) but is a Harley. This is a bike that I will have for a very, very, very long time.

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  • A little small, but OK
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 15, 2008

    Works well for around town use. A little light for the freeway around LA, since vibrations get bad above 75 MPH. Also, pretty much need a windscreen, which kind of changes the style. The tank isn't made to go much distance anyway, so it takes a gas stop just before getting into San Diego from ...

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