Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Review

HD XL883L Sportster

The HD XL883L Sportster is one of the 12 motorbikes launched by the Milwaukee based bike maker company, Harley Davidson in India. These bikes were launched during the recently concluded Auto Expo show at New Delhi.


Harley Davidson is finalizing its dealership companies in India to sell its models to the Indian consumers across the country. As for now the dealership points will be spread across 5 cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chandigarh. One can book the HD bikes somewhere during April 2010 and own it by June 2010. We shall see some features of the Harley-Davidson 883L Sportster here.

Looks of the HD XL883L Sportster
Speaking of the looks of the HD XL883L Sportster one could say that all Harley Davidson bikes get their identity and popularity because of the macho looks they sport and the XL 883L is no different.


You will get a lot of people turn back and see the bike at traffic signs and parking lots and that makes BIG machines a lot fun to ride. The new graphic on the fuel tank is definitely eye-catching and adds to the iconic status of the brand apart from the obviously low seat.

A rebellious aggressive attitude is what you see in any Sportster model and XL883L is no exception.

Engine performance and handling of HD XL883L Sportster
The HD XL883L Sportster features 4-stroke, 883cc, Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injected (ESPFI) XL V-Twin Evolution engine with the maximum power generation of 68 hp 50.2 KW at 4400 rpm and torque of 70.00 Nm @ 3500 rpm. And have no doubts regarding the performance with signature V2 Evolution engine. The engine is rubber mounted on to the frame to reduce vibrations.

The L in the HD XL883L stands for low which actually implies with the low-profile ergonomics, and the bike features with low seat ergos and seat height of just about 25.3 inches, makes it perfect for the small riders. The seat also protrudes forward and makes it comfortable for riding. The wide handlebars, mid-mount foot controls, both the front and rear suspension are lowered enough to enable superb handling of the bike and also lifting the side stand is so much easier in XL883L.

The HD XL883L Sportster offers great combination of accurate handling and stunner of a style, the front fender looks almost adhered to the chrome wheels and it gives a customized look to the bike. And the XL883L Sportster is for any of those who appreciate light bike that is nimble.

Price of the HD XL883L Sportster
The XL883L would be the most affordable of the Harley models that will kiss the Indian roads The bike is priced at Rs. 6,95,000. And, it could be the price that a few people if not many can actually be willing to shell down in the Indian market.

Last word about HD XL883L Sportster
For short riders who always dreamt of riding a Harley Davidson, this is the bike to go for and the low-end price would enhance your owning chances of the HD XL883L Sportster.