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Sunday 3 June 2012

Harley Davidson

Harley Davidson 883 Roadster comes under the Harley Davidson Sportsters Variant. The sportster is a line of motorcycles produced continuously since 1957 by the Harley Davidson Motor Company. Sportster models are designated in Harley’s-Davidson product code by beginning with “XL”. Harley Davidson 883 Roadster comes with a price tag of Rs. 7.65 lakhs (Ex-showroom) in New Delhi. The engine of this cruiser Roadster is same as of Harley Davidson IRON and Harley Davidson Superlow.
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The engine of Harley Davidson 883 Roadster can produce a maximum displacement of 883 cc with a maximum torque of 69Nm @3500 rpm. The bore and stroke of the bike is 76.2mm and 96.8mm respectively. The classic Harley Davidson engines are V-Twin engines, each with a 45 degree angle between the cylinders. The crankshaft has a single pin, and both pistons are connected to this pin through their connecting roads. The compression ratio of the bike is 9:1. The fuel system of the bike is electronic sequential port fuel injection (ESPFI) type and the lubrication system is done by dry-sump. The bore and stroke of the bike is 76.2mm and 96.8mm respectively. Sportsters made for street use having the prefix XL in their model designation. The transmission system of the bike is 5-speed manual type and the clutch is multi-plate wet type.
The looks and the design of Harley Davidson 883 Roadster attracts huge crowd towards itself. This cruiser bike has got race inspired styling that never gets old. This nimble ride is brimming with torque and power. Black spoke wheels look great on this bike. The dual silencer on same side adds more looks to the bike. A lean, stripped-down machine with black spoke cast aluminum wheels is pure Harley Davidson, no frills. This bike is available in three new shades-
  • Black
  • Orange
  • Silver
Dimensions- length of the bike is 2245mm, width of the bike is 930mm, height of the bike is 1150mm, ground clearance of the bike is 141mm which is quite good in case of Indian tough road conditions and as compared with other Harley Davidson bikes, wheel base of the bike is 1520mm, and curb weight of the bike is 260kg. The fuel tank capacity of the bike is 12.5 liters and engine oil capacity of the bike is 2.65 liters. Harley Davidson 883 Roadster covers 100 km distance in 5.23 liters but that is not an issue if you really love Harley Davidson. The seat height of the bike is 735mm.
The front suspension of the bike is 39mm showa fork type and the rear suspension of the bike is coil-cover; preload dual-adjustable. The rear shocks absorb all the shocks and force and give a comfortable or hassle free ride. The frame of Harley Davidson 883 Roadster is made up of mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions. The swing arm is made up of mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions, mig welded. The front brake of the bike is dual-piston caliper type and the rear brake of the bike is single-piston caliper type which provides the safety at its best. The overall performance of the brake is quite impressive. Wide radial tyres with dimensions 100/90B19 57H (Front) and 150/80B16 77H (Rear) works very well.
Harley Davidson is selling its product in more than 70 countries. The braking performance of this bike is quite well. The front brake of the bike is dual-piston caliper type and the rear brake of the bike is single-piston caliper type. The brakes are well effective that you can trust upon. The cons of this bike are the high maintenance cost and the low fuel economy rate. But I can bet you, if you are a Harley Davidson lover this is defiantly not an issue.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement883 cc
EngineAir cooled, evolution
Maximum PowerNA
Maximum Torque69 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Gears 5 Speed manual
ClutchMulti-plate, wet
Valve Per Cylinder2
Engine Block MaterialNA
Chassis TypeMild steel, tubular frame, cast junctions
Cooling Type  Air cooling
Carburetor NA
Bore 76.2mm
Stroke96.8mm
DIMENSIONS
Length2245 mm
Width 930 mm
Height1150 mm
Ground clearance 141 mm
Wheel base 1520 mm
 weight 260 kg
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Weight260.00 kg
Ground clearance141.00 mm
Fuel tank12.5 liter
Wheel base1520.00 mm
Electrical system12V, 12V-AMP/HOUR, 200 CCA
Head lamp55W-low beam, 60W- high beam
Battery typeSealed, maintenance free
Horn NA
Wheel  typeCast aluminum
Wheel size100/90B19 57H (Front)150/80B16 77H (Rear)
Colors Black, orange, silver
FUEL EFFICIENCY
Fuel efficiency                                           100 km in 5.23 liters
Fuel capacity                                              12.5 liters
Engine oil capacity                                   2.65 liters
Fuel type                                                      petrol
COMFORT AND SAFETY
Harley Davidson is meant for comfort, these cruiser bikes never tired you up even in a long journey. The low handle bar gives an ultimate experience of handling. The advanced suspension system of the bike enhances the stability of the bike. The rear shocks absorb all the shocks and force and give a comfortable or hassle free ride.
The front brake of the bike is dual-piston caliper type and the rear brake of the bike is single-piston caliper type which provides the safety at its best. The overall performance of the brake is quite impressive. Radial wide tyres provides excellent grip on roads and prevent skidding of the bike and thus enhances safety.
Spoke cast aluminum wheels, wide radial tyres, low handle bars adds more comfort to this bike. Buell started with water cooled two-stroke square fours and ended with a water cooled four-stroke V-Twin but the vast majority of their bikes used reworked 883 and 1200 sportster engine.

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