The Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low motorcycle specifications include a 1199.6 cc (73.20 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 263.5 kg (581 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson XL1200L 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.
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 25th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 79th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 42nd 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.
263.5 kg — heavier than about 25% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 75%.
711 mm — taller than about 79% of Harley-Davidson models.
17 L — larger than about 42% 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.
2,263
2,376
5% below average.
1,516
1,599
5% below average.
711
689
3% above average.
112
128
12% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-H19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/80-B16 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 413 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.92:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2008 |
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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) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Rear suspension | PRICING |
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| Rake | 29.6° |
| Trail | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-H19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-B16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 263.5 kg (581 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 252.7 kg (557 lb) |
| Seat height | 711 mm (28.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,263 mm (89.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,516 mm (59.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 112 mm (4.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 4.12 L/100 km (24.3 km/l or 57.09 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 95.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, White Gold Pearl, Dark Blue Pearl, Crimson Red Sunglo, Suede Blue Pearl and Vivid Black, Olive Pearl and Vivid Black, White Gold Pearl and Pewter Pearl, 105th Anniversary Copper Pearl and Vivid Black, Purple Haze (Custom), Copperhead Pearl an |
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| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Price as new | US$ 9695. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Rubber-mounted, 1,200cc Evolution® engine; pulled back Touring handlebar; low, reduced-reach solo seat; mid-mounted controls; low front and rear suspension |
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