The Harley-Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight motorcycle specifications include a 1201.3 cc (73.30 cu in) engine and a 5-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight 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 34th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 24th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 53% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 4th 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.
1,201 cc — larger displacement than about 34% of Harley-Davidson models.
660 mm — taller than about 24% of Harley-Davidson models.
8 L — larger than about 4% 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.
2,250
2,376
5% below average.
831
1,054
21% below average.
1,067
1,208
12% below average.
1,519
1,599
5% below average.
660
689
4% below average.
99
128
23% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | MT90-B16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/80-B16 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.80 L (2.96 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 167 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.92:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1201.3 cc (73.30 cu in) |
| Torque | 107.0 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 78.9 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 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 | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry-sump |
| Oil capacity | 2.80 L (2.96 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate, wet |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 39 mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Coil-over, preload dual-adjustable. |
| Front wheel travel | 92 mm (3.6 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
| Rake | 30.0° |
| Trail | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston. |
| Front tire | MT90-B16 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-B16 |
| Wheels | Black, Laced Steel |
Dimensions and weight
| Seat height | 660 mm (26.0 inches) |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 2,250 mm (88.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 831 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,067 mm (42.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,519 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.95 L (2.10 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.75 L/100 km (21.1 km/l or 49.52 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 110.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free batery, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca. 30-amp, permanent magnet, single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator. |
|---|---|
| Instruments | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lightsHandlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, |
| Lights | 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver Pearl, Sedona Orange |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 24 months, unlimited mileage. (US) |
| Price as new | US$ 10499. Euro 10395. UK £ 7890. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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