| General information |
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| Model: | Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Category: | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating: | 72.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 1199.61 ccm (73.20 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2 |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Torque: | 107.12 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 79.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM |
| Compression: | 9.7:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Belt |
| Clutch: | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 252.7 kg (557.0 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 263.5 kg (581.0 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length: | 2,263 mm (89.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 112 mm (4.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,516 mm (59.7 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Rake (fork angle): | 29.6° |
| Trail: | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | PRICING |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 100/90-H19 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 150/80-B16 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Exhaust system: | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) |
| Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles): | 4.12 litres (1.09 gallons) |
| Color options: | Vivid Black, White Gold Pearl, Dark Blue Pearl, Crimson Red Sunglo, Suede Blue Pearl and Vivid Black, Olive Pearl and Vivid Black, White Gold Pearl and Pewter Pearl, 105th Anniversary Copper Pearl and Vivid Black, Purple Haze (Custom), Copperhead Pearl an |
| Comments: | Rubber-mounted, 1200cc Evolution® engine; pulled back Touring handlebar; low, reduced-reach solo seat; mid-mounted controls; low front and rear suspension |
| Further information |
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