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1995 Sportster

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Example: 1HD1CAP16SY201624 appears on steering head. Abbreviated VIN appears on engine crankcase - CAP16SY201624


Motorcycle Origin

Manufacturer/ Make

Motorcycle Displacement Type

Model Designation

Engine Size

Introduction Date / Special Models

VIN Check Digit

Model Year

Assembly Plant

Serial Number
Made in USA Harley Davidson 1 = 901 cc & up
4 = 351-900 cc
CA = XLH 883
CF= XLH 883 Deluxe
CE = XLH 883 Hugger
CA= XLH 1200
M = 883 CC ENGINE
P = 1200 CC ENGINE
1 = Regular
2 = Mid Year Intro Date
3 = California Models
Can be
0 - 9 or X
S = 1995
Y = YORK, PA

K = Kansas City, MO
1 HD 1 CA P 1 6 S Y 201624

Engine, Drivetrain, Performance

Engine- 883

  • Air Cooled, Overhead Valve, V-twin Evolution®
  • Type: 4 Cycle, 45'V
  • Bore: 3.000 in. / 76.20 mm
  • Stroke: 3.812 in. / 96.82 mm
  • Piston Displacement: 53.9 ci / 883 cc
  • Compression Ratio: 9.0 to 1
  • Horsepower: 55 @ 6,000 rpm 1)
  • Oil Tank Capacity w/Filter: 3 qt / 2.8 liters

Specifications

Drivetrain

  • Primary Drive: Triple- Row Chain
  • Primary Drive Front Gear: 35 Teeth
  • Primary Drive Rear Gear: 56 Teeth
  • Primary Drive Ratio: 1.60:1
  • Final Drive: 128 Tooth Secondary Drive Belt
  • Final Drive Transmission Sprocket: 27 Teeth 2)
  • Final Drive Rear Wheel Sprocket: 61 Teeth
  • Final Drive Ratio: 2.26 : 1
  • Transmission- Trap Door Style, Constant Mesh Type 5-speed
  • Gear Ratios (overall)- Domestic and HDI 3) - 4)
    • 1st: 9.71
    • 2nd: 7.12
    • 3rd: 5.18
    • 4th: 4.26
    • 5th: 3.61

Performance

  • Engine Torque Testing Method:
  • Engine Torque:Torque: 50 ft-lb @ 4,600 rpm 5)
  • Lean Angle, Right (deg.):
  • Lean Angle, Left (deg.):
  • Fuel Economy, Combined City/Highway:

Engine- 1200

  • Air Cooled,Overhead Valve, V-twin Evolution®
  • Type: 4 Cycle, 45'V
  • Bore: 3.498 in. / 88.85 mm
  • Stroke: 3.812 in. / 96.82 mm
  • Piston Displacement: 73.3 ci / 1201 cc
  • Compression Ratio: 9.0 to 1
  • Horsepower: 65 @ 5,200 rpm 6)
  • Oil Tank Capacity w/Filter: 3 qt / 2.8 liters

Drivetrain

  • Primary Drive: Triple- Row Chain
  • Primary Drive Front Gear: 35 Teeth
  • Primary Drive Rear Gear: 56 Teeth
  • Primary Drive Ratio: 1.60:1
  • Final Drive: 128 Tooth Secondary Drive Belt
  • Final Drive Transmission Sprocket: 29 Teeth 7)
  • Final Drive Rear Wheel Sprocket: 61 Teeth
  • Final Drive Ratio: 2.10:1
  • Transmission- Trap Door Style, Constant Mesh Type 5-speed
  • Gear Ratios (overall) Domestic and HDI 8) - 9)
    • 1st: 9.04
    • 2nd: 6.62
    • 3rd: 4.82
    • 4th: 3.97
    • 5th: 3.36

Performance

  • Engine Torque Testing Method:
  • Engine Torque:Torque: 71 ft-lb @ 4,000 rpm 10)
1)
1991-1997
2)
1993-2003 final drive trans/rear wheel sprocket-final drive ratio
3) , 8)
Domestic 1995-2003
4) , 9)
HDI 1993-2003
5)
1993-1997
6)
-1997
7)
-2003 final drive trans/rear wheel sprocket-final drive ratio
10)
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===== Models ===== ==== XLH 883 ==== What is the Current KBB Value?((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xl-sportster-883/1995-harley-davidson-xl-sportster-883/trade-in/



==== XLH 883 Deluxe ====
  • Colors: Solid and Candy
==== XLH 883 Hugger ====
  • Colors: Solid and Candy
==== XLH 1200 ====
  • Colors: Solid, Candy and Two Tone

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