Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport motorcycle specifications include a 1,199 cc (73.16 cu in) engine, power of 61 hp (44.5 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 227 kg (500.4 lb).

Key specifications

1998Year released
1,199 ccDisplacement
61 hpPower
90.0 Nm @ 4,000 rpmTorque
227 kgDry weight
734 mmSeat height

How the Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Sport 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.

Engine power61 hp
Low 19.3 hpAverage 63.9 hpHigh 119.7 hp

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 51st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Displacement1,199 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 30th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height734 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

About 7% taller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 86th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

This model Harley-Davidson database average

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.

Engine power51st

61 hp — more powerful than about 51% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.

Displacement30th

1,199 cc — larger displacement than about 30% of Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height86th

734 mm — taller than about 86% of Harley-Davidson models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,199 cc • Air cooled • 61 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 734 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.269 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 268.7 hp/tonne
Specific power 50.9 hp/L

Model information

Year released 1998
Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,199 cc (73.16 cu in)
Power 61 hp (44.5 kW) @ 6,500 rpm
Torque 90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm
Valves per cylinder 2.0
Cooling system Air
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 227 kg (500.4 lb)
Seat height 734 mm (28.9 inches)

Performance

Top speed 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.2687 hp/kg

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