Specification of Harley-Davidson Iron 883
Engine and Transmission
| Engine capacity | 883cc |
| No of cylinders | 2 |
| Max Power | 50bhp @ 5500rpm |
| Max Torque | 70Nm @ 3500rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Exhaust | Black exhaust headers and black mufflers |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Gearbox Type | Manual |
| No. of Gears | 5 |
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate |
Brakes and Wheel
| Brake Type (Front & Rear) | Disc |
| Brake Size (Front & Rear) | 292mm |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless |
| Front Tyre Size | 100/90B19 57H |
| Rear Tyre Size | 150/80B16 77H |
| Wheel Type | Alloy |
| Front Wheel Size | 19 inches |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 inches |
Dimension and Chassis
| Kerb Weight | 256kg |
| Wheel base | 1515mm |
| Length | 2185mm |
| Width | 820mm |
| Height | 1120mm |
| Ground Clearance | 140mm |
| Chassis Type | Mild Steel, Tubular frame |
Fuel
| Capacity | 12.5 L |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 2.65 L |
| Mileage | 20 km/L |
Overview
Harley Davidson Iron 883 is a sporty cruiser bike that brings the best of old and new bikes. And the power for this bike is provided by the dual cylinder 883cc capacity engine cooled by an air cooler. This engine can generate topmost power up to 50bhp at 5500rpm and maximum torque of 70Nm at 3500rpm. Each cylinder comes with a 2 valves and Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) system to handle the ignition. This bike supports a manual gearbox of 5 speed with belt drive support. This combination results in top speed of above 200km/hr for the Harley Davidson Iron 883
Build and Dimension
Iron 883 is available in five different colors namely Black Denim, Industrial Gray Denim, Wicked Red, Bonneville Salt Denim, and Hard Candy Chameleon Flake. Manufactured by the Iconic Harley-Davidson, Iron 883 bring a concrete build in a dimension of 2185mm x 820mm x 1129mm size leading to the kerb weight of 256kg. The main no for this bike might its 140mm low ground clearances. So, in a holes and mud full of Nepalese road this bike may not be perfect. And talking about chassis, Iron 883 is built of mild steel with a tubular frame giving it a classy look and feel.
Brake, Wheel and Fuel
In order to stop this bike, it uses a disk brake of size 292mm in both front and rear. The tubeless radial tyre on this bike is a 100/90B19 57H size on front and 150/80B16 77H on the rear. Alloy made wheel on the other hand is 19 and 16 inches on the front and rear respectively. In fuel consumption department, well you might need to refill its 12.5 liters quiet often and the 19-20km/L mileage may not be fuel efficient for you too which may due to its heavy weight.
Conclusion
Lastly, the cost. Harley Davidson is a popular brand with historic legacy and still comes in price tag of that of a car which may not be affordable for many. Although its manufactured cost on their official cost ranges from $9000 to around $13000 in Nepal though its price is around 45 lakhs, which is quiet a lot and due its fuel consumption rate price tag it may not be efficient for your day to day ride. Despite that Harley Davidson is a renowned brand, and this bike of theirs, is not shy in showing that by its beautiful design, pleasing sound and ride for its owner making it worth its price for the bike lovers and ethusiast.
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