Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 motorcycle specifications include a 1,202 cc (73.35 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 255.8 kg (564 lb).

Key specifications

2019Year released
1,202 ccDisplacement
99.0 Nm @ 3,500 rpmTorque
255.8 kgWet weight
734 mmSeat height
12.5 LFuel tank
1,514 mmWheelbase
140 mmGround clearance

How the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 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.

Displacement1,202 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 36th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight255.8 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

About 18% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 18th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height734 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

About 7% taller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 86th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity12.5 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 26% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 17th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

This model Harley-Davidson database average

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.

Displacement36th

1,202 cc — larger displacement than about 36% of Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight18th

255.8 kg — heavier than about 18% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 82%.

Seat height86th

734 mm — taller than about 86% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity17th

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.

Overall length2,186 mm
This bike

2,186

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

8% below average.

Wheelbase1,514 mm
This bike

1,514

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

5% below average.

Seat height734 mm
This bike

734

Harley-Davidson avg

689

7% above average.

Ground clearance140 mm
This bike

140

Harley-Davidson avg

128

9% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,202 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,514 mmSeat 734 mmClearance 140 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • 100/90-B19 front / 150/80-B16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-B19
Rear tire size 150/80-B16
Engine oil capacity 2.60 L (2.75 US qt)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 240 km
Bore/stroke ratio 0.92:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 2019
Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,202 cc (73.35 cu in)
Torque 99.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches)
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Starter Electric
Lubrication Dry sump
Oil capacity 2.60 L (2.75 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Inverted fork
Rear suspension Twin shocks
Rake 30.0°
Trail 117 mm (4.6 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Dual-piston. Optional ABS.
Rear brakes Single disc. Dual-piston. Optional ABS.
Front tire 100/90-B19
Rear tire 150/80-B16
Wheels Black Offset, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 255.8 kg (564 lb)
Dry weight 248.1 kg (547 lb)
Seat height 734 mm (28.9 inches)
Overall length 2,186 mm (86.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,514 mm (59.6 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.50 L (3.30 US gal)
Fuel consumption 5.20 L/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.23 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 120.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Electrical and instruments

Instruments 4-inch Speedometer mounted low and integrated into handlebar clamp electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, LED indicator lights
Lights High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional)

Other specifications

Color options Vivid Black, Twisted Cherry, Billiard White
Exhaust system Shorty-dual exhaust with chrome tapered mufflers with laser cut black heat shields
Price as new US$ 11299. Euro 12915. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.