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1998 Sportster
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Example: 1HD1CHP16WY201624 appears on steering head. Abbreviated VIN appears on engine crankcase - CHP16WY201624
| 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 CE = XLH 883 Hugger CG = XL 1200C Custom CH = XL1200S Sport | M = 883 CC ENGINE P = 1200 CC ENGINE | 1 = Regular 2 = Mid Year Intro Date 3 = California Models | Can be 0 - 9 or X | w = 1998 | Y = YORK, PA K = Kansas City, MO | |
| 1 | HD | 1 | CH | P | 1 | 6 | W | 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
- Torque: 53 ft-lb @ 4,000 rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.0 to 1
- Horsepower: 57 @ 6,000 rpm
- Oil Tank Capacity w/Filter: 3 qt / 2.8 liters
Specifications
Top End
Bottom End
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
- Final Drive Rear Wheel Sprocket: 61 Teeth
- Final Drive Ratio: 2.26 : 1
- Transmission- Constant mesh type 5-speed Trap Door Style
- Gear Ratios (overall)- Domestic and HDI
- 1st: 9.71
- 2nd: 7.12
- 3rd: 5.18
- 4th: 4.26
- 5th: 3.61
Performance
- Engine Torque Testing Method:
- Engine Torque:
- Engine Torque (rpm):
- 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
- Torque: 72 ft-lb @ 4,000 rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.0 to 1
- Horsepower: 66 @ 5,200 rpm
- 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: 29 Teeth
- Final Drive Rear Wheel Sprocket: 61 Teeth
- Final Drive Ratio: 2.10:1
- Transmission- Constant mesh type 5-speed Trap Door Style
- Gear Ratios (overall)
- 1st: 9.04
- 2nd: 6.62
- 3rd: 4.82
- 4th: 3.97
- 5th: 3.36
Performance
- Engine Torque Testing Method:
- Engine Torque:
- Engine Torque (rpm):
- Lean Angle, Right (deg.):
- Lean Angle, Left (deg.):
- Fuel Economy, Combined City/Highway:
Engine- 1200S
- 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
- Torque: 76 ft-lb @ 4,000 rpm
- Compression Ratio: 10.0 to 1
- Horsepower: 69 @ 5,500 rpm
- 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: 29 Teeth
- 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)
- 1st: 9.04
- 2nd: 6.62
- 3rd: 4.82
- 4th: 3.97
- 5th: 3.36
Performance
- Engine Torque Testing Method:
- Engine Torque:
- Engine Torque (rpm):
- Lean Angle, Right (deg.):
- Lean Angle, Left (deg.):
- Fuel Economy, Combined City/Highway:
Specifications
Engine
Transmission
- 5-Speed
- Accessibility - “Trap Door” style
Tires
Models
XLH 883
Dimensions
- Wheelbase: 60.2 in. / 1,529 mm
- Overall Length: 87.6 in. / 2,225 mm
- Overall Width: 33 in. / 838 mm
- Overall Height: 47.5 in. / 1,207 mm
- Road Clearance: 6.70 in. / 170.2 mm
- Weight: 488 lb. / 221 kg (as shipped from factory)
- GVWR is printed on a label on the frame steering head
- Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings;
- GVWR: 948 lb. / 430 kg
- GVWR-Front: 353 lb. / 160 kg
- GVWR-Rear: 595 lb. / 270 kg
- Fuel Capacity: 3.30 US gal. / 12.5 liters
- Oil Tank capacity with filter: 3 US qt.
XLH 883 Hugger
Dimensions
- Wheelbase: 59.0 in. / 1,499 mm
- Overall Length: 87.25 in. / 2,216 mm
- Overall Width: 35 in. / 889 mm
- Overall Height: 49.75 in / 1,264 mm
- Road Clearance: 4.50 in. / 114.3 mm
- Weight: 485 lb. / 220 kg (as shipped from factory)
- GVWR is printed on a label on the frame steering head
- Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings;
- GVWR: 948 lb. / 430 kg
- GVWR-Front: 353 lb. / 160 kg
- GVWR-Rear: 595 lb. / 270 kg
- Fuel Capacity: 3.30 US gal. / 12.5 liters
- Oil Tank capacity with filter: 3 US qt.
XLH 1200
Dimensions
- Wheelbase: 60.2 in. / 1,529 mm
- Overall Length: 87.6 in. / 2,225 mm
- Overall Width: 35 in. / 889 mm
- Overall Height: 47.5 in. / 1,207 mm
- Road Clearance: 6.70 in. / 170.2 mm
- Weight: 494 lb. / 224 kg (as shipped from factory)
- GVWR is printed on a label on the frame steering head
- Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings;
- GVWR: 948 lb. / 430 kg
- GVWR-Front: 353 lb. / 160 kg
- GVWR-Rear: 595 lb. / 270 kg
- Fuel Capacity: 3.30 US gal. / 12.5 liters
- Oil Tank capacity with filter: 3 US qt.
XLH 1200C
Dimensions
- Wheelbase: 59.0 in. / 1,499 mm
- Overall Length: 87.25 in. / 2,216 mm
- Overall Width: 35 in. / 889 mm
- Overall Height: 49.75 in. / 1,264 mm
- Road Clearance: 6.70 in. / 170.2 mm
- Weight: 483 lb. / 219 kg (as shipped from factory)
- GVWR is printed on a label on the frame steering head
- Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings;
- GVWR: 948 lb. / 430 kg
- GVWR-Front: 353 lb. / 160 kg
- GVWR-Rear: 595 lb. / 270 kg
- Fuel Capacity: 3.30 US gal. / 12.5 liters
- Oil Tank capacity with filter: 3 US qt.
XLH 1200S
Dimensions
- Wheelbase: 60.2 in. / 1,529 mm
- Overall Length: 87.6 in. / 2,225 mm
- Overall Width: 35 in. / 889 mm
- Overall Height: 49.75 in. / 1,264 mm
- Road Clearance: 6.70 in. / 170.2 mm
- Weight: 497 lb. / 225.6 kg (as shipped from factory)
- GVWR is printed on a label on the frame steering head
- Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings;
- GVWR: 948 lb. / 430 kg
- GVWR-Front: 353 lb. / 160 kg
- GVWR-Rear: 595 lb. / 270 kg
- Fuel Capacity: 3.30 US gal. / 12.5 liters
- Oil Tank capacity with filter: 3 US qt.
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