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Harley Davidson
XLH 1200 Sportster

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Make Model |
Harley Davidson
XLH 1200 Sportster |
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Year |
1988 |
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Engine |
Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2
valves per cylinder. |
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Capacity |
1199 |
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Bore x Stroke |
88.8 x 96.8 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
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Induction |
Single 40mm carb |
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Ignition /
Starting |
- / electric |
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Max Power |
68 hp @ 6000 rpm |
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Max Torque |
72 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
4 Speed / chain |
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Front Suspension |
36mm Telescopic |
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Rear Suspension |
Dual shocks 3-way preload. |
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Front Brakes |
Single 292mm disc |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 292mm disc |
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Front Tyre |
90/90-19 |
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Rear Tyre |
130/90-16 |
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Dry-Weight |
221 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
8.5 Litres |
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Consumption average |
45 mp/g |
The Sportster® 883, is the pure essence of the sport;
uninhibited and just plain fun. The Sportster 883 features a slender frame,
narrow tank, classic solo seat, low-rise handlebar, staggered shorty dual
exhaust and an amber-lit electronic speedo. At the center of it all is an
883cc Evolution® V-Twin engine, that responds with hefty chunks of torque.
The Sportster 883 represents an excellent entry vehicle into the
Harley-Davidson family at an affordable price.
-Rigid mount 883cc Evolution® engine
-Silver powdercoated engine with polished covers
-Narrow, loop frame
-Twin coil-over vertical rear shocks
-Low-rise handlebar
-Classic solo seat (Two-up seat available via P&A)
-Chrome staggered shorty dual exhaust
-Mid-mount foot controls
Vehicle specifications and features may vary from country to country
depending on local laws, and some models are not available in certain
countries.
New for 2001
No matter which Sportster you ride, you experience the evolution of a hot
rod. Since its introduction in 1957, through the XLCH, XR-750, XLCR Café
Racer, XLX and XLS Roadster, Sportsters have remained true to their
beginnings providing quick, responsive handling, flat torque curve and raw,
racy style.
This model year, the XL powertrain gets new high-contact ratio cam gears
for quieter engine operation and a new high efficiency oil pump to reduce
oil carryover. Borrowing a casting technique from the Twin Cam 88 engine,
Spinylok Cylinder liners will be used on the XL powertrain to reduce oil
consumption by improving bore straightness.
In addition, all 2001 model year Sportsters feature new Dunlop
Harley-Davidson Series tires designed specifically for Harley-Davidson
motorcycles.
The Sportster 883, 883 Hugger and Sportster 1200 continue to introduce
new riders to the Harley-Davidson family with great value.
The XL Sportster 883 Custom returns with forward foot controls, custom
handlebar riser structure and a sporty two-up seat.
The XL 1200S Sportster 1200 Sport, the epitome of "Harley-Davidson
Sport," returns with its dual spark plug head, high-compression motor,
adjustable suspension and front dual-disc brakes.
The Sportster 1200 Custom carries on with the custom touches riders
desire.
Has it been the Sportster's diverse genealogy, reliability or performance
that led it to its place in motorcycle history? Whatever the case, the
Sportster family continues to honor the past while reflecting the present.
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