| MODEL | HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 883 2000 - 2001 |
| Year | 2000 - 2001 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, 45° V-twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 883 cc / 53.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 76.2 x 96.8 mm / 3.00 x 3.81 in |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 39.5 kW / 53 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 69 Nm / 52 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Induction | 40 mm constant-velocity carburettor with enrichener and accelerator pump |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Multi-plate, diaphragm spring, wet (oil bath) |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Mild steel tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions; rigid-mounted engine |
| Front Suspension | 39 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Twin coil-over shocks, preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single 292 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2237 mm / 88.1 in |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 711 mm / 28.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1522 mm / 60.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | 112 mm / 4.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 222 kg / 489 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 263 kg / 579 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90HB16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The base XL883 of 2000-2001 was the entry point to the Harley range: an 883 cc Evolution V-twin bolted solidly into the frame, a carburettor, belt drive, a 19-inch front wheel and the small peanut tank. It was cheap and well finished but the solid-mounted engine buzzed and testers found the stock tune lacklustre, which is why many owners went for the 1200 conversion kit.
