Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Specs

2014 - 2019 • 6 variants

The Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 is a cruiser produced from 2014 to 2019 across 6 variants. It is powered by a air-cooled, evolution® displacing 883.0 cc. Peak torque is 71 Nm.

About the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883

As a Custom / cruiser motorcycle, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 was offered from the 2014 through to the 2019 model year. The technical data presented here covers the complete specification range for this model, including all engine variants, chassis dimensions, suspension travel, brake specifications, and weight figures. This information is useful for prospective buyers, current owners, and mechanics working on the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883.

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Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 by Year

Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 2019 specs

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Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 2018 specs

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Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 2017 specs

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Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 2016 specs

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Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 2015 specs

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019
Oil Capacity (Quarts)	0.17 quarts	0.17 quarts	0.17 quarts	0.17 quarts	0.17 quarts	2.75 US quarts ↑
Ground Clearance (mm)	99 mm	100 mm ↑	100 mm	100 mm	100 mm	140 mm ↑
Ground Clearance (in.)	3.9 inches	3.9 inches	3.9 inches	3.9 inches	3.9 inches	5.5 inches ↑
Displacement (ci)	53.90 cubic inches	-	-	-	-	53.88 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)	883.32 cc	-	-	-	-	883.0 cc
CO2	107.0 CO	107.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	107.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	107.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) ↑	111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Dry Weight	251 kg / 553.3 lbs	251 kg / 553.3 lbs	251 kg / 553.3 lbs	247 kg / 544.5 lbs ↓	247 kg / 544.5 lbs	247 kg / 544.5 lbs
Engine Detail	Air-cooled, Evolution®	Air-cooled, Evolution®	Air-cooled, Evolution®	Air-cooled, Evolution®	Air-cooled, Evolution®	Air-cooled, Evolution®
Wheelbase	1,519 mm / 59.8 in.	1,519 mm / 59.8 in.	1,519 mm / 59.8 in.	1,515 mm / 59.6 in.	1,515 mm / 59.6 in.	1515 mm / 59.6 in. ↑
Brakes - Front	Single disc	Single disc. Optional ABS	Single disc. Optional ABS	Single disc. Optional ABS, dual piston	Single disc. Optional ABS, dual piston	Single disc. Optional ABS, dual piston
Fuel Capacity	12.49 litres / 3.30 gallons	12.49 litres / 3.30 gallons	12.49 litres / 3.30 gallons	12.50 litres / 3.30 gallons	12.50 litres / 3.30 gallons	12.50 litres / 3.30 US gallons
Brakes - Rear	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc. Optional ABS	Single disc. Optional ABS, dual piston	Single disc. Optional ABS, dual piston	Single disc. Optional ABS, dual piston
Suspension - Front	Dual Hydraulic Shock Absorber	-	Telescopic fork	Telescopic fork	Telescopic fork	Telescopic fork
Suspension - Rear	Single Hydraulic Shock Absorber	-	Twin shocks.	Twin shocks.	Twin shocks.	Twin shocks.
Colours	Hard Candy Voodoo Purple Flake, Sand Cammo Denim, Black Denim, Amber Whiskey	Hard Candy Quicksilver Flake, Sand Cammo Denim, Black Denim, Brilliant Silver Pearl	Hard Candy Gold Flake, Charcoal Denim, Black Denim, Olive gold	Hard Candy Hot Rod Red Flake, Charcoal Denim, Black Denim, Olive gold, Red Iron Denim	Black Denim, Industrial Gray Denim, Wicked Red, Bonneville Salt Denim, Hard Candy Chameleon Flake	Black Denim, Industrial Gray, Wicked Red, Rawhide Denim, Rugged Gold Denim, Silver Flux/Black Fuse
Final Drive	Belt	Belt	Belt	Belt	Belt	Belt (final drive)
Rims	Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum	Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum	Black 9 Spoke with Machined Highlights ↓	Black 9 Spoke with Machined Highlights	Black 9 Spoke with Machined Highlights	Black 9 Spoke with Machined Highlights
Length	2,179 mm / 85.8 in.	2,179 mm / 85.8 in.	2,179 mm / 85.8 in.	2,179 mm / 85.8 in.	2,179 mm / 85.8 in.	2185 mm / 86.0 in. ↑
Wet Weight	260.0 kg / 573.2 lbs	260.0 kg / 573.2 lbs	260.0 kg / 573.2 lbs	256.0 kg / 564.4 lbs ↓	256.0 kg / 564.4 lbs	256.0 kg / 564.4 lbs
Compression Ratio	8.9:1	8.9:1	9.0:1 ↑	9.0:1	9.0:1	9.0:1
Rake	30.5°	30.5°	30.5°	26.0° ↓	26.0°	30.0° ↑
Exhaust	Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers	Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers	Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers	Black, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers	Black exhaust headers and black mufflers	Black exhaust headers and black mufflers
Fuel Consumption	4.61 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.02 mpg)	4.61 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.02 mpg)	4.61 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.02 mpg)	4.61 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.02 mpg)	4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg) ↑	4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg)
Max Torque	72.95 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) @ 33750	72.95 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) @ 3750 Revolutions	71.00 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.4 ft.lbs) @ 3750 Revolutions ↓	71.00 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.4 ft.lbs) @ 3750 Revolutions	68.00 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 4750 Revolutions ↓	73.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) @ 3750 Revolutions" ↑
Power-to-Weight Ratio	0.0383 HP/kg	0.2084 HP/kg ↑	0.2112 HP/kg	0.2105 HP/kg	0.2065 HP/kg	0.2065 HP/kg

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