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1962 Sportster
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Specifications
Engine
| XL | XLH,XLCH |
Compression | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Torque | 48 ft-lb / 2.023 Nm @ 3600 RPM | 52 ft-lb / 2.191 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
5)
Capacities
Fuel capacity: 4 gal / 15.14 l (XLCH 2.2 gal / 8.328 l)
6)
Oil Capacity: 3 qts. / 2.83 l
7)
Transmission Capacity: 1.5 pints / .71 l
8)
MPG: 50mpg (est.)
Dimensions
| XL, XLH | XLCH |
Wheelbase | 56.6 in / 143.51 cm | 57 in / 137.6 cm |
Overall Length | 87 in / 221 cm | 83.25 in / 211.4 cm |
Overall Width | 34 in / 86.36 cm | 29.5 in / 75 cm |
Overall Height | 40.5 in / 103 cm | 42 in / 106.7 cm |
Road Clearance | 2.5 in / 6.35 cm minimum | 4 1/8 in / 10.478 cm minimum |
9)
Drivetrain
Tires
Tires Size | XL, XLH | XLCH |
Front | 3.50 X 18 | 3.25/3.50 X 19 |
Rear | 3.50 X 18 | 4.00 X 18 |
Tire pressure
Front: 14 psi / .96 bar
Rear: 18 psi / 1.24 bar
10)
Models
1,998 Sportsters were produced
11)
XLH 883
$1,250 (when new) 12) What is the Current KBB Value? 13)
XLCH 883
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