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2009 Harley-Davidson Police 883 XL Sportster

2009 Harley-Davidson Police 883 XL Sportster

– 2009 Harley-Davidson Police 883 XL Sportster

2009 Harley-Davidson Police 883 XL Sportster

Community policing at its best.

The second century of Harley-Davidson® police motorcycles is underway—and thanks to innovative
new technology, this year’s models are arguably our most capable, dependable police motorcycles ever.

 

NEW IN 2009
NEW FRONT FENDER
New tire-hugging front fender for SportsterR models.
NEW SUSPENSIONõ
Enhanced suspension calibration builds on SportsterR handling characteristics.
STANDARD ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION
Delivers more responsive, efficient operation.


OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
A TOUR-PAK SYSTEM
53929-06AV SportsterR Tour-Pak Fits f04-later XL models equipped with Solo Tour-Pak
Rack P/N 53655-04.
B SADDLEBAGS
Easy side-open covers for use while seated on the motorcycle.
91412-04AV Birch White Saddlebags (Not pictured)
91412-04DH Vivid Black Saddlebags
C EMERGENCY PURSUIT LAMP KIT
Red and blue pursuit lights. 68746-03B Red and Blue Pursuit Lights Integrated with Windshield P/N 57716-01.
D DETACHABLE WINDSHIELD
57716-01 Detachable Windshield
58164-96A Windshield Docking Hardware
E ENGINE GUARD BARS
49060-04 Chrome Engine Guard

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
F LOWER SEAT HEIGHT
Features a comfortable seat height of 27.3 inches.
G SPORTSTERR 883 CC EVOLUTIONR ENGINE
Responsive performance.
H 5-SPEED TRANSMISSION
I ELECTRONIC SEQUENTIAL PORT FUEL INJECTION
Adds precision and efficiency.
J RE-TUNED FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
Keeps motorcycle in contact with the road and builds on SportsterR handling characteristics.

 

BENEFITS

An all-new chassis for the FL family has 50% fewer parts and 50% fewer welds, standing up to the rigors of daily duty with a singlespar backbone and forged components. It’s designed to increase the gross vehicle weight rating. And the frame accommodates a new, wider Dunlop® MT Multi-Tread rear tire, dramatically increasing carrying capacity and rear tire tread life.

A new 68-tooth rubber isolated rear drive sprocket smooths power delivery, especially important in slow-speed maneuvers. And we’ve increased rider comfort with a rerouted exhaust system, standard mid-frame air deflectors, and a rider-activated rear cylinder cutout feature, which allows the rider to shut down the rear cylinder during parade duty or idling situations, allowing it to cool.

High-quality components, such as Brembo® brakes, and our low maintenance final belt drive, meet and exceed the requirements for professional duty use.

Our police motorcycles have earned their legendary reputation with a century-long commitment to
technological innovation.

 

6-SPEED CRUISE DRIVE
Our 6-speed Cruise Drive® transmission, now mated with a larger 68-tooth rubber isolated rear
drive sprocket, ensures smooth delivery throughout the powerband, lowers RPMs at highway speeds, and provides officers with ready power.

 

ENGINE IDLE TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
A rider-activated rear cylinder cutout feature keeps the rider more comfortable by shutting down the rear cylinder during parade duty or idling situations.

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL
This recent high-performance innovation replaces mechanical cables to dramatically increase responsiveness, enabling smooth acceleration with no hesitation.

 

FEATURED TECHNOLOGY
Continual refinements to Harley-Davidson® police motorcycles meet today’s challenges: increasing
performance and controlling costs.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
Our optional Anti-Lock Braking System has been optimized for 2009 to maximize stopping performance during braking events—especially those that happen in less-than-optimum conditions.

NEW MOTOR MOUNT SYSTEM
A new motor mount system on the FL models reduces engine shake at idle, providing greater
rider comfort during long hours in the seat.

ALL NEW FRAME AND SWINGARM
FL models feature an all-new frame and swingarm with forged joints and components, 50% fewer parts and welds, and increase weight carrying capacity.

VALUE

Durability continues as a top priority for Harley-Davidson® police motorcycles. An advanced-technology welding process supports the new FL family chassis, enhancing the frame with fewer parts and fewer welds, and increasing weight capacity. And the high performance of our Twin Cam 103™ engine goes hand-in-hand with reliability. This heavy-duty powertrain provides the performance needed for law enforcement applications.

The features that make Harley-Davidson® police motorcycles durable also enhance their value. Reliability translates to low maintenance costs, while fuel economy helps meet budget constraints.
The residual value of Harley-Davidson® police models is unmatched in the industry.|

Police-specific features such as the Twin Cam 103™ engine attract eager buyers. And there’s always the gleaming chrome, the pure design and the iconic Harley-Davidson® rumble—a combination that commands respect even as it creates appeal.

It’s no wonder we serve more than 3,500 law enforcement departments in North America and agencies in more than 45 countries worldwide. There’s something undeniably right about a cop on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle.

 

HELPING TO PROTECT AND SERVE

The Sept. 1, 1908 issue of Motorcycle Illustrated offers the earliest documented police department use of a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle, in Detroit, Michigan. Our reputation for performance and reliability grew quickly. By 1925, more than 2,500 local police and sheriff departments were using the trusty mounts.

Dependability has always played a key role in the popularity of Harley-Davidson® police motorcycles. By the 1930s, our police vehicles stood out in the community as a symbol of
trust, reliability and leadership. While much has changed in the years since, Harley-Davidson remains dedicated to helping departments best serve their communities. We continually refine our police motorcycles to meet continually changing law enforcement challenges.

Harley-Davidson’s contribution to law enforcement extends to the publication of The Mounted Officer magazine, a Harley-Davidson publication started in 1927 “devoted to the interests of City, County, State and Highway departments.” The Mounted Officer magazine is still published today.

The result: Harley-Davidson® police motorcycles are known the world over as the vehicle of
choice for those who protect and serve. A motor officer shouldn’t have to settle for anything less.

 

 

2009 Harley-Davidson Police 883 XL Sportster – Specifications

U.S. UNITS

DIMENSIONS U.S. UNITS
Length 89.1 in.
Seat Height
Laden 1 25.3 in.
Unladen 26.3 in.
Ground Clearance 3.90 in.
Rake Steering Head/Trail 29.6° / 4.60 in.
Wheelbase 60.0 in.
Track Width N/A
Fuel Capacity 3.3 gal.
Oil Capacity 2.8 qts.
Weight
Dry Weight 563.0 lbs.
Running Order 583.0 lbs.
Luggage Capacity
Volume N/A
Weight N/A
POWERTRAIN
Engine 2 Air-cooled, Evolution®
Displacement 53.86 cu. in.
Bore x Stroke 3.00 in. x 3.81 in.
Engine Torque 3 55.00 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm
Fuel System 4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Miles per Gallon 5
ESPFI 60 hwy / 45 city
Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio
Gear Ratio (overall)
1st 9.004
2nd 6.432
3rd 4.783
4th 3.965
5th 3.4
6th N/A
WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels 6
Front Silver, 13-spoke Cast Aluminum
Rear Silver, 13-spoke Cast Aluminum
Wheel Option Chrome, Laced Steel
Tire Size
Front 100/90-19 57H
Rear 150/80B16 71H
ELECTRICAL
Instruments Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
Indicator Lamps 7 High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system6 (optional)
Reverse Function N/A
CHASSIS
Brakes Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
Parking Brake N/A
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168) 31° / 29°
Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust w/ dual mufflers
COLOR OPTIONS
Vivid Black; Arctic White;
PRICING 8
MSRP
Black $ N/A
Color $ N/A
Two-Tone $ N/A
Custom Color $ N/A
Security $ N/A
Wheel Option $ N/A
ABS Option $ N/A
Reverse Option $ N/A
Cruise Control $ N/A
California Emissions $ N/A
Freight $ N/A

 

METRIC UNITS
DIMENSIONS

Length 2263.14 mm
Seat Height
Laden 1 642.62 mm
Unladen 668.02 mm
Ground Clearance 99.06 mm
Rake Steering Head/Trail 29.6° / 116.84 mm
Wheelbase 1524 mm
Track Width N/A
Fuel Capacity 12.49 L
Oil Capacity 2.65 L
Weight
Dry Weight 255.37 kg
Running Order 264.44 kg
Luggage Capacity
Volume N/A
Weight N/A

POWERTRAIN
Engine 2 Air-cooled, Evolution®
Displacement 882.61 cm³
Bore x Stroke 76.20 mm x 96.77 mm
Engine Torque 3 74.58 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Fuel System 4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Liters per 100 KM
ESPFI 4.4 hwy / 6.9 city
Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio
Gear Ratio (overall)
1st 9.004
2nd 6.432
3rd 4.783
4th 3.965
5th 3.4
6th N/A

WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels 5
Front Silver, 13-spoke Cast Aluminum
Rear Silver, 13-spoke Cast Aluminum
Wheel Option Chrome, Laced Steel
Tire Size
Front 100/90-19 57H
Rear 150/80B16 71H

ELECTRICAL
Instruments Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
Indicator Lamps 6 High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system6 (optional)
Reverse Function N/A

CHASSIS
Brakes Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
Parking Brake N/A
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168) 31° / 29°
Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust w/ dual mufflers

COLOR OPTIONS
Vivid Black; Arctic White;

PRICING 7
MSRP
Black $ N/A
Color $ N/A
Two-Tone $ N/A
Custom Color $ N/A
Security $ N/A
Wheel Option $ N/A
ABS Option $ N/A
Reverse Option $ N/A
Cruise Control $ N/A
California Emissions $ N/A
Freight $ N/A

Special paint schemes may incur additional cost.

1 Measurement reflects 180 lb./81.7 kg operator weight.
2 Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
3 Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
4 Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
5 Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
6 Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
7 North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
8 Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude dealer setup, taxes, title and licensing and are subject to change. Dealer prices may vary.

Vehicles depicted may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered. Specifications and prices listed may differ from specifications and prices of vehicles manufactured and delivered.

All product descriptions (including depictions, specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and competitive comparisons) are based on available information at the time of publication. Although such descriptions are believed correct, errors and changes can occur and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Harley-Davidson may make changes at any time to prices and specifications, and may change or discontinue models, without notice and without incurring any obligation.

Attention: Vehicles in the configurations shown and many of the accessories described in this catalog may not be available for sale or use in some locations. Please check with your dealer for complete product details and the latest information.

All models feature 6-speed transmission (VRSC™ models and Sportster® models are 5-speed) and carbon fiber belt final drive; multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath; and 2-year unlimited mileage warranty.

 

 

2009 Harley-Davidson Police 883 XL Sportster – IFB Specifications

(Sample Specifications and Description)
2009 Harley-Davidson® XL 883 Sportster® HDI
Not Available in Domestic Configuration
1. QUANTITY: [Insert Quantity] 2009 Harley-Davidson® XL 883 Sportster® HDI Law Enforcement Motorcycles
SCOPE OF SPECIFICATIONS
These specifications describe the mechanical and comfort requirements for solo, certified law enforcement
motorcycles which will be used by the [insert agency/department name].
SPECIFICATIONS
Proposed XL 883 Sportster HDI motorcycles to be in full compliance as follows:
A. Engine
Piston displacement of not less than 883cc Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection V-Twin, air-cooled, with two
cylinders equipped with overhead valves, producing minimal vibration frequencies and magnitudes. Engine and
transmission isolated from motorcycle frame through a rubber mounting system.
1 Powertrain silver powder coated engine with polished treatment.
2 Chrome, staggered dual exhausts
B. Clutch / Transmission
1 Clutch shall be of the latest multiple plate design, wet.
2 Transmission to be of latest design, manual type, with not less than five (5) forward speeds.
3 Primary Drive, chain.
4 Final belt drive.
5 Gear Ratios
1
st
– 2.65
2
nd
– 1.89
3rd – 1.41
4
th
– 1.17
5th – 1.00
C. Brakes
Disc brakes for both front and rear wheels. Front brake having dual 11.5-inch diameter drilled discs; rear brake shall
be single disc. Brakes shall be relatively free of heat fade, with dual piston front and single piston rear, featuring
patented, uniform expanding rotors.
D. Suspension
1 System permitting optimum handling as required in law enforcement.
2 Front forks, 39 mm.
3 Rear shocks, coil over type, dual adjustable preload.
4 Rear suspension shall have swing arms having mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG
welded.
E. Wheels / Tires
1 Silver, Aluminum Cast Alloy wheels required; rim material shall be impermeable to compressed air.
2 Tubeless type tires to have non-skid tread, designed to operate on paved roads.
3 Manufacturer, Dunlop front D401F MH100/90-19, rear D401 MH150/80B -16 blackwall tires.
F. Fuel Tank
Fuel tank to have a capacity of not less than three and three tenths (3.3) U.S. gallons (or 12.5 liters). Must provide
reserve fuel capacity of 0.8 gallon (or 3.0 liters) when main supply is exhausted.
G. Electrical System
Electrical system shall be nominal 12-volt as follows:
1 Battery. Sealed, heavy-duty maintenance-free, 12-volt, minimum rated capacity – 12 ampere hours per Battery
Council International (BCI) rating, 200 cold cranking amps.
2 Ignition. Non-waste spark, alpha control.
3 Charging System. Single-phase 30-amp high output alternator and solid state regulator.
4 Connectors. Industrial grade throughout.
5 Hand Controls. Water-resistant switches.
6 Starting System. 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement required.
7 Horn. Sound level audible above motorcycle and traffic-generated noise.
a. Lighting. Each motorcycle shall be provided with the following lighting equipment:
b. Quartz Halogen Headlight.
c. Tail light.
d. Turn Signals, self-canceling system.
8 Headlamp. Quartz halogen 55-watt low beam and a 60-watt high beam.
H. Visual Displays
1 Speedometer. Analog speedometer, to indicate 0-220 Kph
2 Odometer. Calibrated, cumulative.
3 Re-settable trip meter and diagnostic readout.
4 Neutral
5 Turn signals.
6 High beam indicator.
I. Feature Requirements
1. Seat. Latest solo saddle.
2. Handlebars. Stainless steel, low-rise handlebars.
3. Side Stand. Jiffy stand, rubber bumper design.
4. Drive. Final belt drive, Gates Aramid fiber, reinforced Poly Chain
®
.
5. Mirrors. Two (2) standard mirrors.
6. Wheelbase. 1520.0 mm
7. Dry Weight. 251 Kg.
8. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. 454 Kg
9. Service Intervals. 1st 1000 miles and then every 5000 miles thereafter.
10. Warranty. 24 months, unlimited mileage.
J. Additional Options
1. Pursuit Lamp Kit, Part Number 68746-03B.
2. Red and blue pursuit lights; works with Windshield, Part Number 57716-01
(law enforcement application only)
3. Birch White Saddlebags, Part Number 91412-04AV
4. Vivid Black Saddlebags, Part Number 914012-04DH
5. Windshield Docking Hardware, Part Number 58164-96A
6. Detachable Windshield, Part Number 57716-01
7. Engine Guard Bar, Part Number 49060-04
8. Luggage Rack, Part Number 53495-95
9. Jiffy Stand Extension, Part Number 50250-04