The Harley-Davidson XL 1200L Sportster 1200 Low motorcycle specifications include a 1199.6 cc (73.20 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 260.8 kg (575 lb).
Key specifications
2006, 2009, 2010, 2011Model years
1,200 ccDisplacement
107.1 Nm @ 3,500 rpmTorque
260.8 kgWet weight
667 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,524 mmWheelbase
112 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2006200920102011
Year-specific specification changes
The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Displacement
200920101,202 cc (73.35 cu in)
20111201.3 cc (73.30 cu in)
Dry weight
20092010251 kg (553.4 lb)
2011252.7 kg (557 lb)
Front brakes
2009Single disc. 2-piston calipers
2010Single disc. Dual piston
2011Single disc. Patented, uniform expansion rotors. Dual-piston.
Fuel system
2009Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
2010Injection. ESPFI
2011Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Rear brakes
20092010Single disc. Single piston
2011Single disc. Patented, uniform expansion rotors. Single-piston.
Rear tire
2009150/80-16
2011150/80-16
Torque
2009201098.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 3,200 rpm
2011107.0 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 78.9 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm
Wheelbase
20091,515 mm (59.6 inches)
20101,510 mm (59.4 inches)
20111,527 mm (60.1 inches)
Clutch
20099-plate, wet
2011Multi-plate, wet
Exhaust system
2009Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
2010Chrome, staggered exhaust with dual mufflers
2011Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Fuel capacity
200917.00 L (4.49 US gal)
201012.50 L (3.30 US gal)
Overall length
20092,250 mm (88.6 inches)
201020112,263 mm (89.1 inches)
Seat height
20092011668 mm (26.3 inches)
Trail
2009119 mm (4.7 inches)
2011145 mm (5.7 inches)
How the Harley-Davidson XL 1200L Sportster 1200 Low 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.
Displacement1,200 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc
About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 31st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Wet weight260.8 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg
About 17% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 24th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height667 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 30th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Fuel capacity17 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
This model Harley-Davidson database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 1,200 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,524 mmSeat 667 mmClearance 112 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 100/90-19 front / 150/80-B16 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
100/90-19 |
| Rear tire size |
150/80-B16 |
| Front tire width |
100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio |
90% |
| Front rim diameter |
19 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
0.92:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category |
Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
V2, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
1199.6 cc (73.20 cu in) |
| Torque |
107.1 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 79.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
9.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
2.0 |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet multi-plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Rake |
29.6° |
| Trail |
117 mm (4.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
100/90-19 |
| Rear tire |
150/80-B16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
260.8 kg (575 lb) |
| Dry weight |
251.3 kg (554 lb) |
| Seat height |
667 mm (26.3 inches) |
| Alternate seat height |
711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length |
2,294 mm (90.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,524 mm (60.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
112 mm (4.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Vivid black, brilliant silver, deep cobalt, glacier white pearl, brandy wine sunglo, two-tone black cherry and black pearl, two-tone glacier white pearl and vivid black, two-tone fire red and vivid black |
| Exhaust system |
Chrome, staggered shorty duals |
| Price as new |
US$ 9395. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments |
New striping pattern. 3-D tank emblem. Pullback handlebar. 2-up Badlander® style seat. New air cleaner graphic |
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