Harley-Davidson XL 883N Iron Specs

2011 - 2012 • 1 variants

Harley-Davidson has built the XL 883N Iron, a cruiser, across 1 variant since 2011, most recently updated for 2012. Under the tank sits a four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.. Torque tops out at 73 Nm.

About the Harley-Davidson XL 883N Iron

The XL 883N Iron represents Harley-Davidson's contribution to the Custom / cruiser motorcycle segment, spanning the 2009 to 2017 production run. Our database contains detailed technical specifications for each model year, covering powertrain details, chassis geometry, suspension and braking systems, fuel capacity, and certified weight figures. Use the year navigation above to drill into year-specific data. All specifications are referenced from official Harley-Davidson documentation.

Harley-Davidson XL 883N Iron by Year

2012 Harley-Davidson XL 883N Iron View specs →

Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2009	2010	2012	2013	2015	2017
Displacement	883 cc / 50.8cu in/	883 cc / 50.8cu in/	883 cc / 50.8cu in/	883 cc / 50.8cu in/	883 cc / 50.8cu in/	883 cc / 53.9 cu-in
Seat Height	Laden 653 mm / 25.7 in Unladen 683 mm / 26.9 in.	Laden 653 mm / 25.7 in Unladen 683 mm / 26.9 in.	Laden 653 mm / 25.7 in Unladen 683 mm / 26.9 in.	Laden 653 mm / 25.7 in Unladen 683 mm / 26.9 in.	Laden 653 mm / 25.7 in Unladen 683 mm / 26.9 in.	Laden 653 mm / 25.7 in Unladen 734 mm / 28.9 in
Engine Detail	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Brakes - Front	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers	Single 300mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Brakes - Rear	Single ∅260mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers	Single ∅260mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers	Single ∅260mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers	Single ∅260mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers	Single ∅260mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers	Single 260mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Suspension - Front	∅39mm Fork	∅39mm Fork	∅39mm Fork	∅39mm Fork	∅39mm Fork	39mm Fork
Length	2179 mm / 85.4 in	2179 mm / 85.4 in	2179 mm / 85.4 in	2179 mm / 85.4 in	2179 mm / 85.4 in	2179 mm / 85.8 in
Rake	31.1°	31.1°	31.1°	31.1°	31.1°	30° ↓
Wheel Travel - Front	92 mm / 3.62 in.	92 mm / 3.62 in.	92 mm / 3.62 in.	92 mm / 3.62 in.	92 mm / 3.62 in.	92 mm / 3.62 in
Wheel Travel - Rear	41 mm / 1.6 in.	41 mm / 1.6 in.	41 mm / 1.6 in.	41 mm / 1.6 in.	41 mm / 1.6 in.	41 mm / 1.6 in
Max Torque	73 Nm / 7.44 kgf-m / 53.8 ft/lb @ 3750 rpm	73 Nm / 7.44 kgf-m / 53.8 ft/lb @ 3750 rpm	73 Nm / 7.44 kgf-m / 53.8 ft/lb @ 3750 rpm	73 Nm / 7.44 kgf-m / 53.8 ft/lb @ 3750 rpm	73 Nm / 7.44 kgf-m / 53.8 ft/lb @ 3750 rpm	73 Nm / 53.8 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm