The Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster motorcycle specifications include a 1,189 cc (72.55 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 5,200 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 216 kg (476.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 1993 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.
About 22% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 29th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 7% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 29th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 7% taller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 89th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 50% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 8th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
50 hp — more powerful than about 29% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
1,189 cc — larger displacement than about 29% of Harley-Davidson models.
737 mm — taller than about 89% of Harley-Davidson models.
8.5 L — larger than about 8% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.231 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 231.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 42.1 hp/L |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,189 cc (72.55 cu in) |
| Power | 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 75.5 Nm (7.7 kgf-m or 55.7 ft.lbs) @ 3,600 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 216 kg (476.2 lb) |
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| Seat height | 737 mm (29.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 8.50 L (2.25 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2315 hp/kg |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.