The Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport motorcycle specifications include a 1,199 cc (73.16 cu in) engine, power of 61 hp (44.5 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 227 kg (500.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport 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.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 51st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 30th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 7% taller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 86th 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.
61 hp — more powerful than about 51% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
1,199 cc — larger displacement than about 30% of Harley-Davidson models.
734 mm — taller than about 86% of Harley-Davidson models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.269 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 268.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 50.9 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1998 |
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| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,199 cc (73.16 cu in) |
| Power | 61 hp (44.5 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 227 kg (500.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 734 mm (28.9 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2687 hp/kg |
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.