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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | Harley Davidson XL 53C Sportster Cuustom | 
			
				| Years: | 1998-03 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 883 cc / 53.8 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 76.2 x 96.8 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Dry sump, gear drive pump with full flow spin-on disposable oil filter | 
			
					
						| Induction: | Carburettor, 40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Inductive, battery-powered,V Fire III™ electronic breakerless with solid-state dual stage advance | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 53 hp / 38.6 kW @ 6000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 67 Nm / 49.4 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Belt | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratio: | 1st 9.717 2nd 6.690 3rd 5.180 4th 4.267 5th 3.615P | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Mild steel twin cradle | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 35mm Showa telescopic forks. | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks with adjustable damping | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 80/90-19 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length 2245 mm / 88.4 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1510 mm / 59.4 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 700 mm / 27.6 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 159 mm / 6.3 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 245.0 kg / 540.1 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |