| Attribute | Harley-Davidson XL 53C Sportster Custom 53 2003 × | Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2003 | 2003 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XL 53C Sportster Custom 53 | Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 883 | 883 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 67 | 68 |
| Bore (mm) | 76.2 | 76.2 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front tyre | - | 100/90-19 57H |
| Rear tyre | - | 130/90-HB16 73H |
| Other | ||
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,510 | 1,510 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 245 | 245 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,245 | 2,235 |
| Seat height (mm) | 700 | 758 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 159 | 154 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.5 | 12.5 |