How much power can you get out of an 883?
According to the dynojet screenshot, the 883 Sportster in its stock shape delivered a maximum of 45.4 horsepower, whereas the 1250 Big Bore Kit provided 99.7 hp. The rear wheel torque went up from 47.3 lb-ft (64.2 Nm) to 81.6 lb-ft (110.7 Nm).
Is Iron 883 a cafe racer?
Sportster 883 is a Harley Cafe Racer – Cafe Racer World.
How much HP does a 883 have?
Making roughly 49 hp and 54 lb-ft of torque, the Iron 883 allows for easy urban exploration in style, with your butt coddled on the tucked and rolled seat and your hands gripping onto the drag bars.
What is a cafe racer?
Before we get started let’s define what a Cafe Racer is: A café racer is a lightweight, powerful motorcycle optimized for speed and handling rather than comfort – and for quick rides over short distances.
Will a Sportster fit in a cafe racer profile?
Also, on the Harley Sportster the front wheel is larger than the rear. This adds even more bobber DNA, and detracts from the even base that a café bike should sit on. Most builders make the effort to correct this. Above are the lines that make up the stock Harley Davidson. As you can see, it doesn’t fit the cafe racer profile at all.
Should Harley chassis lines fit the cafe racer profile?
As you can see, it doesn’t fit the cafe racer profile at all. The foundation line is kinked, and the all-important ‘bone line’ is at a very unsporting angle. On top of this, we can really see how much the tank misses the visual weight parameters. These are the lines we should be aiming for, taking into consideration the uncut Harley chassis.
Is a Harley Sportster a Bobber or cafe racer?
The Sportster is true American bobber material. But that hasn’t stopped many builders from creating a Harley cafe racer—notably Deus (see top image), Roland Sands and DP Customs. Even Harley themselves made the XLCR 1000 in 1977, which is now a real collector’s item. There are positives.