2002 Harley-Davidson XL-883R Sportster | HowStuffWorks

Publish date: 2023-05-30

Harley-Davidson has expanded the Sportster line in recent years to include Custom and Sport models like the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL-883R Sportster. As a result, the company has also expanded its audience.

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Harley looked to its racing past to find inspiration for the new XL-883R. Paint and tank decals are fashioned after those of the company's ferocious XR-750 dirt trackers of the Seventies, while the satin-black crinkle finish on motor cases, oil tank, battery cover, speedometer, and headlight "eyebrow" lends a business-like appearance.

The 2002 Harley-Davidson XL-883R Sportster speedometer features a satin-black crinkle finish.©2007 Publications International, Ltd.

And giving the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL-883R Sportster a performance edge is a gracefully curved exhaust system designed to deliver more horsepower without sacrificing style.

The look of the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL-883R Sportster is inspired by the company's racing past.©2007 Publications International, Ltd.

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