Harley-Davidson Iron 883 (XL883N) suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson Iron 883, 2016 to 2022: adjustable rear preload, 683 mm (26.9 in) seat height, 92 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

2016–2022 Harley-Davidson Iron 883
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Harley-Davidson Iron 883

2016–2022 · cruiser · 883 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel92 mm (3.6 in)
Rear suspension travel41 mm (1.6 in)
Fork diameter39 mm (1.5 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, two up40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire100/90-19
Rear tire150/80B16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1515 mm (59.6 in)
Rake30°
Trail117 mm (4.6 in)
Seat height683 mm (26.9 in)
Factory model codeXL883N
Front brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

Other Harley-Davidson Iron 883 generations: 2009–2013 · 2014–2015

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