2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883

Distinctive Sportster Sound with Classic American V-Twin Power and Performance

The Harley-Davidson Sportster, introduced in 1957, is the original American hot-rod motorcycle. It brought an irresistible combination of power and agility from the flat-track to the street. More than fifty years later, the Sportster has stayed true to its roots even while evolving technologically. Always a cool, fun ride, this motorcycle offers riders no-nonsense V-Twin performance and nimble handling.

The XL Evolution V-Twin engine is powered by Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), and vibration is reduced by being rubber-mounted in the frame. The engine is tuned to deliver power over a broad range for outstanding street performance. The transmission and engine share a common die-cast case. The final drive is a quiet and durable carbon fiber-reinforced belt.

Consider this colorful review by The Dirkster, gently edited, on

"Light, narrow, agile, with great flickability. No lumbering behemoth geezerglide bagger half-car size bike here. The Sportster engages, embraces, empowers and involves you. This bike OOZES soul with a connectedness to place all the way back to 1957. This from one who rode them for near 40 years and turned wrenches as a professional mechanic. My 08 Sporty is supremely reliable, does not leak a drop and looks like James Dean. The EFI, rubber mounted engine Sportster is the best motorcycle on the planet in my opinion. And that's all I have to say about that."

If this is what you're after, this is what we have. Call Art & Speed at (901) 850-0507 to make it your own. Financing available.

ENGINE

• 883 cc Evolution (Evo) Air-Cooled V-Twin
• Self-Adjusting Lifters
• Two Valves per Cylinder
• 8.9:1 Compression Ratio
• Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• Paper Cartridge Type Air Cleaner
• Dry-Sump Lubrication System

PERFORMANCE

• 55 ft/lbs of Torque @ 3500 RPM
• 32 Degree Lean Angle
• 45/60 MPG Urban/Highway

DRIVETRAIN

• Primary Drive Chain Ratio - 57/34
• Final Drive Belt Ratio - 68/28
• Nine Plate Wet Clutch
• Five Speed Transmission

CHASSIS

• Mild Steel Tubular Frame with Circular Sections and Cast Junctions
• Mild Steel Swing Arm with Rectangular Sections, Stamped Junctions, and MIG Welded
• 39mm Front Forks
• Pre-Load Dual Adjustable Coli-Over Rear Shocks
• 19 x 2.15 inch 13 Spoke Cast Aluminum Silver Front Wheel
• 16 x 3 inch 13 Spoke Cast Aluminum Silver Rear Wheel
• Front Brake: Dual Piston Caliper, 11.50 inch Rotor
• Rear Brake: Single Piston Caliper, 11.50 inch Rotor
• 5.69 inch Front Wheel Suspension Travel
• 3.63 inch Rear Wheel Suspension Travel

STYLING

• Silver Powder-Coated Engine with Polished Covers
• New Tank Graphics
• Staggered Shorty Chrome Exhaust with Dual Mufflers
• Front Sport Fender with Painted Brace Supports
• Rear Full Coverage Fender with Chrome Supports
• Rider Mid-Mounted Footpegs with Brake and Shift Levers
• Stainless Steel Low Rise Handlebar
• Solo Sportster Classic One-Piece Seat
• 3.3 Gallon Fuel Tank