The Harley-Davidson XL1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster motorcycle specifications include a 1199.6 cc (73.20 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 254.9 kg (562 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster 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 19% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 17th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 33rd 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.
254.9 kg — heavier than about 17% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 83%.
668 mm — taller than about 33% of Harley-Davidson models.
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.
2,179
2,376
8% below average.
1,524
1,599
5% below average.
668
689
3% below average.
100
128
22% 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 | 303 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.92:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2008 |
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| 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) @ 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
| Rake | 29.6° |
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| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 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 | 254.9 kg (562 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 247.2 kg (545 lb) |
| Seat height | 668 mm (26.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,179 mm (85.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,524 mm (60.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.49 L (3.30 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, Suede Blue Pearl and Vivid Black, Olive Pearl Denim and Black Denim, Brilliant Silver Denim and Black Denim, Mirage Orange Pearl and Vivid Black. |
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| Exhaust system | Chrome, slash-cut exhaust w/ dual mufflers |
| Price as new | US$ 9695. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Side-mounted license plate; chopped rear fender with black supports; stop-turn-tail lights; black 19-in. laced steel front wheel, black 16-in. laced steel rear wheel; black front fork gaiters; black finish hand and foot controls; chopped front fender with black brackets; belt guard with lightening holes |
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