| MODEL | HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 883C CUSTOM 2008 - 2009 |
| Year | 2008 - 2009 |
| 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 | 8.9:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | — |
| Max Torque | 74.6 Nm / 55 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Induction | Electronic sequential port fuel injection (ESPFI) |
| 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; rubber-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 | 2294 mm / 90.3 in |
| Overall Width | 831 mm / 32.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1161 mm / 45.7 in |
| Seat Height | 673 mm / 26.5 in (laden); 711 mm / 28.0 in (unladen) |
| Wheelbase | 1534 mm / 60.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 112 mm / 4.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 256 kg / 565 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 268 kg / 591 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | MH90-21 54H |
| Rear Tyre | 150/80B16 71H |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The fuel-injected 883 Custom of 2008-2009 kept its low-slung custom look with the 21-inch front, 4.5-gallon tank and forward controls. Updates included revised suspension and a new front fender, plus the 2008 Sportster-wide axle changes (larger front axle, 25 mm rear).
