The Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport motorcycle specifications include a 1,199 cc (73.16 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 240 kg (529.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 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.
About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 30th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 23% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 14th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 7% taller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 88th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 26% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 17th 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.
1,199 cc — larger displacement than about 30% of Harley-Davidson models.
240 kg — heavier than about 14% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 86%.
736 mm — taller than about 88% of Harley-Davidson models.
12.5 L — larger than about 17% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.
1,529
1,599
4% below average.
736
689
7% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
| Front tire width | 80 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Engine oil | SAE 20W-50 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.80 L (2.96 US qt) |
| Oil filter | K & N PG Black – KN-170 |
| Spark plug | NGK DCPR7E, NGK DCPR7EIX |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.92:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,199 cc (73.16 cu in) |
| Torque | 89.0 Nm (9.1 kgf-m or 65.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 88.8 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Engine oil | SAE 20W-50 |
| Oil capacity | 2.80 L (2.96 US qt) |
| Oil filter | K & N PG Black – KN-170 |
| Spark plugs | NGK DCPR7E, NGK DCPR7EIX |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double cradle, steel |
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| Front suspension | Showa telescopic forks, 39mm , preload , compression and rebound adjustable. |
| Rear suspension | Showa Dual shocks, preload , compression and rebound adjustable. |
| Fork tube size | 39 mm (1.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 80/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 240 kg (529.1 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 226 kg (498.2 lb) |
| Seat height | 736 mm (29.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,529 mm (60.2 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.50 L (3.30 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2646 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Battery | YTX20HL-BS |
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Other specifications
| Brake fluid | DOT 5 Silicone |
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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.