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The Sportster has seen a lot of refinements over the years, but one look at the new member of the family tells you the knuckles are still bare.
General informationModel: Harley-Davidson XL1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster Year: 2008 Category: Custom / cruiser Rating: 69.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes Price as new (MSRP): US$ 9695. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. Engine and transmissionDisplacement :1199.61 ccm (73.20 cubic inches) Engine type: V2, four-stroke 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) Cooling system: Air Gearbox: 5-speed Transmission type, final drive: Belt Clutch: Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath Fuel consumption: 4.12 litres/100 km (24.3 km/l or 57.09 mpg) Greenhouse gases: 95.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) Exhaust system: Chrome, slash-cut exhaust w/ dual mufflers Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheelsRake (fork angle): 29.6° Trail: 117 mm (4.6 inches) Front tyre dimensions: 100/90-H19 Rear tyre dimensions: 150/80-B16 Front brakes: Single disc Rear brakes: Single disc Physical measures and capacitiesDry weight: 247.2 kg (545.0 pounds) Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 254.9 kg (562.0 pounds) Seat height: 668 mm (26.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. Overall length: 2,179 mm (85.8 inches) Ground clearance: 1,000 mm (39.4 inches) Wheelbase :1,524 mm (60.0 inches) Fuel capacity: 12.49 litres (3.30 gallons) Other specificationsStarter: Electric Color options: Vivid Black, Suede Blue Pearl and Vivid Black, Olive Pearl Denim and Black Denim, Brilliant Silver Denim and Black Denim, Mirage Orange Pearl and Vivid Black. Comments: Side-mounted license plate; chopped rear fender with black supports; stop-turn-tail lights; black 19-in. laced steel front wheel, black 16-in. laced steel rear wheel; black front fork gaiters; black finish hand and foot controls; chopped front fender with black brackets; belt guard with lightening holes Further informationParts and accessories Check out parts and accessories from our other partners.
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