The Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Custom motorcycle specifications include a 1,199 cc (73.16 cu in) engine, power of 59 hp (43.1 kW) @ 5,200 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 223 kg (491.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Custom 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 8% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 48th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 30th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 55th 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.
59 hp — more powerful than about 48% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
1,199 cc — larger displacement than about 30% of Harley-Davidson models.
688 mm — taller than about 55% of Harley-Davidson models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.265 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 264.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 49.2 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1998 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,199 cc (73.16 cu in) |
| Power | 59 hp (43.1 kW) @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 89.0 Nm (9.1 kgf-m or 65.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,900 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 223 kg (491.6 lb) |
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| Seat height | 688 mm (27.1 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2646 hp/kg |
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