The Harley-Davidson XL 1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster motorcycle specifications include a 1199.6 cc (73.20 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 261.7 kg (577 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson XL 1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster 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 31st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 16% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 24th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 27% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 13th 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.
1,200 cc — larger displacement than about 31% of Harley-Davidson models.
261.7 kg — heavier than about 24% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 76%.
12.5 L — larger than about 13% 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.
2,289
2,376
4% below average.
1,524
1,599
5% below average.
142
128
11% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/80-B16 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 255 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.92:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2006 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| 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 clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Rake | 29.6° |
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| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-B16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 261.7 kg (577 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 252.7 kg (557 lb) |
| Overall length | 2,289 mm (90.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,524 mm (60.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 142 mm (5.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.49 L (3.30 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 4.90 L/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid black, brilliant silver, black cherry, black pearl, chopper blue, fire red pearl, yellow pearl, mirage orange |
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| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered shorty duals |
| Price as new | US$ 8595. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Triple-disc brakes. Significantly reduced clutch lever effort. Black powder-coated engine and covers with highlighted cylinders and head fins. High-compression, high-flow cylinder heads. Performance cams. |
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