SuperLow 883: The Lowest Sportster With Classic Evolution Character
The 2014 Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster SuperLow was built for one clear purpose: make authentic Harley ownership as approachable as possible. With a laden seat height of just 25.5 inches, a narrow front profile, and ergonomics tuned for easy reach to the ground and controls, it became the go-to Sportster for shorter riders and first-time Harley owners who still wanted that unmistakable V-twin sound and feel.
Power comes from the air-cooled Evolution 883: 883cc of 45-degree V-twin, 76.2 mm bore by 96.8 mm stroke, and a 9.0:1 compression ratio. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection feeds it, and the engine delivers a claimed 53.8 ft-lb of torque at 3,750 rpm through a five-speed gearbox and belt final drive. At 540 pounds as shipped and 562 pounds in running order, the SuperLow remains one of the lightest full-size Harleys of its era, helped by a 4.5-gallon tank that still offers solid range.
Michelin Scorcher rubber (120/70ZR-18 front, 150/60ZR-17 rear), a 39 mm front fork, and dual rear shocks with adjustable preload keep the ride compliant, while the 2014 updates brought improved dual-piston brakes and the option of ABS. The overall package is pure low-slung Sportster — simple, balanced, and built to be ridden every day rather than just parked for show.
Accessible, confidence-inspiring, and still pure Harley at heart, the XL883L SuperLow rewards owners who keep the details right. This factory service manual supplies the exact procedures, torque specifications, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic steps needed to maintain a 2014 SuperLow the way it was designed to run.
