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

The Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T motorcycle specifications include a 1,200 cc (73.22 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 232 kg (511.5 lb).

Key specifications

2014-2018Model years
1,200 ccDisplacement
232 kgDry weight
648 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,501 mmWheelbase
99 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20142015201620172018
Year-specific specification changes

The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
20181,202 cc (73.35 cu in)
Dry weight
20162018263 kg (579.8 lb)
Front brakes
20152018Single disc. Optional ABS. Two-piston calliper.
Gearbox
20155-speed
Rear brakes
20152018Single disc. Optional ABS. Two-piston calliper.
Rear tire
20172018150/70-ZR17
Wheelbase
201620181,500 mm (59.1 inches)
Fuel consumption
201520174.90 L/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
20185.00 L/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
20152017113.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
2018116.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Ground clearance
2016201895 mm (3.7 inches)
Overall length
201620182,210 mm (87.0 inches)
Seat height
20162018705 mm (27.8 inches)
Wheels
20162018Black/Silver, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum

How the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T 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.

Displacement1,200 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height648 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 11th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 42nd 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.

Displacement32nd

1,200 cc — larger displacement than about 32% of Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height11th

648 mm — taller than about 11% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity42nd

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.

Overall length2,215 mm
This bike

2,215

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

7% below average.

Wheelbase1,501 mm
This bike

1,501

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

6% below average.

Seat height648 mm
This bike

648

Harley-Davidson avg

689

6% below average.

Ground clearance99 mm
This bike

99

Harley-Davidson avg

128

23% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,200 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,501 mmSeat 648 mmClearance 99 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • 120/70-ZR18 front / 150/60-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR18
Rear tire size 150/60-ZR17
Engine oil capacity 2.60 L (2.75 US qt)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 369 km

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,200 cc (73.22 cu in)
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Starter Electric
Oil capacity 2.60 L (2.75 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Chassis and suspension

Rake 31.1°
Trail 145 mm (5.7 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR18
Rear tire 150/60-ZR17
Wheels Aluminum wheels

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 232 kg (511.5 lb)
Seat height 648 mm (25.5 inches)
Overall length 2,215 mm (87.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1,501 mm (59.1 inches)
Ground clearance 99 mm (3.9 inches)
Carrying capacity Saddle bags

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.03 L (4.50 US gal)
Fuel consumption 4.61 L/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.02 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 107.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Electrical and instruments

Instruments Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
Lights High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional)

Other specifications

Exhaust system Chrome, staggered, shorty exhaust with dual mufflers

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.