2012 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
Dark, stripped down and under $8,000. These words are all that’s needed for a quick description of the 2012 Harley-Davidson Iron 883.
The “anti-chrome” Harley, the Iron 883 is the rawest Sportster currently available in the 2012 lineup. The Iron 883 takes dark one more step with aggressive styling from the slammed drag-style handbars, dual shorty mufflers, front fork gaiters, chopped rear fender and a solo seat.
The 883 is the smallest in Harley’s Dark Custom line of motorcycles, but is not small on features or looks. It’s simply a no-hassle machine, with a no-hassle price point.
Following are the highlights, specs, color options and MSRP for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Sportster.
2012 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Highlights:
- NEW Black side covers to match bodywork finish
- NEW Michelin Scorcher “31” front and rear tires
- NEW Paint color options
- Black powder-coated engine and covers
- Chrome exhaust with dual straight-cut mufflers
- Low front and rear suspension
- Classic 3.3-gallon fuel tank
- Black, 13-spoke cast aluminum wheels
- Chopped rear fender with black supports
- Black belt guard
- Black fork sliders and black fork gaiters
- Sportster Classic solo seat
- Black hand and foot controls
- Side-mounted license plate
- Combination stop/turn/tail lights
- Black headlamp bucket with black visor and satin trim ring
- Black drag-style handlebar and black riser
- Evolution V-Twin powertrain with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
- Rubber-mounted powertrain to reduce vibration
- 5-speed transmission
- Dual staggered exhaust
- Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer
- Disc brakes
- Mid-mounted foot controls
- Optional Harley-Davidson Smart Security System with hands-free security fob
2012 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Specs:
Engine:
- Air-cooled, Evolution
- Displacement (in./cc): 53.9/883
- Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
- Transmission: 5-speed
- Miles Per Gallon: 51 MPG combined City/Hwy
- Fuel Capacity (U.S. gals/liters): 3.3/12.5
- Power:55 ft. lb. @ 3500 rpm
Dimensions:
- Length (in./mm): 85.8/2179
- Seat Height (laden) (in./mm): 25.7/653
- Wheelbase (in./mm): 59.8/1519
Tires:
- Michelin Scorcher “31” front and rear
- Front: Scorcher “31” 100/90B19 57H
- Rear: Scorcher “31” 150/80B16 77H
Wheels:
- Front: Black 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum 19 in. x 2.15 in. (482.6 mm x 54.61 mm)
- Rear: Black 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum 16 in. x 3 in. (406.4 mm x 76.2 mm)
Weight as Shipped (lbs./kg):
- 548/248.6
2012 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Color Options/MSRP:
- Big Blue Pearl / $7,999
- Ember Red Sunglo / $7,999
- Black Denim / $7,999