Tuesday, February 10, 2015
2011 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow – Motorbike Bicycle
A new Road Glide Ultra also joins H-D’s OE lineup, plus a quartet of high-end CVO models we’ve already ridden. Harley-Davidson’s top-selling entry-level bike, the XL883L Low,
just got better. Here’s the deal: Harley gave the Low a complete makeover for 2011 to improve its suspension for a softer, more compliant ride, while maintaining the low seat height of 25.3 inches – same as on the 2010 edition. Enter the SuperLow for 2011.
Now here’s the catch: in reality the SuperLow is an all-new model that’s only based on the low-rider theme. “This bike should continue to suit them as they gain more riding experience,” touts Falkner. In short, this low-riding bike is more than just a beginner’s motorcycle, a stigma that, in the past, has haunted the 883L Low. The SuperLow is a bona fide bike that should appeal to riders of all skill levels, especially those with short inseams.
So how did Harley retain the low seat height while improving the ride? Even though the rear wheel diameter was increased from 16 to 17 inches, wrapping the new five-spoke wheel with a low-profile Michelin radial tire helped reduce overall height. The new shocks also have recalibrated damping rates to help smooth the ride. A more compliant ride isn’t worth much if the bike’s ergonomics aren’t suited for the rider. The new tank (the Low relied on the old peanut-style 3.3-gallon tank) helps lower the bike’s silhouette, yet stretches riding range. Compared to the Low that it replaces, the SuperLow glides over most bumps, potholes and frost-heave joints with ease. In terms of the SuperLow, the footpegs and the lower right-side muffler have a tendency to rub asphalt when bending the bike too far into a turn.
General information | |
| Model: | Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Category: | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating: | 51.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Price as new (MSRP): | US$ 7999. Euro 8295. UK £ 6050. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 883.32 ccm (53.90 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2, four-stroke |
| Engine details: | Air-cooled Evolution engine. Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters. |
| Torque: | 75.00 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.3 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM |
| Compression: | 8.9:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 76.2 x 96.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Fuel control: | OHV |
| Lubrication system: | Dry-sump |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
| Transmission type, final drive: | Belt |
| Clutch: | Multi-plate, wet |
| Driveline: | Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio. Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio |
| Fuel consumption: | 4.48 litres/100 km (22.3 km/l or 52.50 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 103.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system: | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type: | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions. Swingarm: mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded. |
| Rake (fork angle): | 31.0° |
| Trail: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Front suspension: | 39 mm Showa fork |
| Front suspensiontravel: | 108 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable |
| Rear suspension travel: | 54 mm (2.1 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-ZR18 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 150/60-ZR17 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc. Patented, uniform expansion rotors. Dual-piston. |
| Front brakes diameter: | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. Patented, uniform expansion rotors. Single-piston. |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 269 mm (10.6 inches) |
| Wheels: | Black, Split 5-Spoke with Machined Rim |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight: | 243.1 kg (536.0 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 255.4 kg (563.0 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 681 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,209 mm (47.6 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2,187 mm (86.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 930 mm (36.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 97 mm (3.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,506 mm (59.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) |
| Oil capacity: | 2.80 litres (0.18 quarts) |
Other specifications | |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Instruments: | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights. Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signal |
| Light: | 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam |
| Electrical: | Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free batery, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca. 30-amp, permanent magnet, single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator. |
| Factory warranty: | 24 months unlimited mileage (US) |
| Color options: | Vivid black, Cool blue pearl, Merlot sunglo/vivid black, birch white/sedona orange. |
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