The Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster Roadster motorcycle specifications include a 1,202 cc (73.35 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 251 kg (553.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster Roadster 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 36th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 79th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 24% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 20th 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.
1,202 cc — larger displacement than about 36% of Harley-Davidson models.
713 mm — taller than about 79% of Harley-Davidson models.
12.9 L — larger than about 20% 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.
2,245
2,376
6% below average.
713
1,054
32% below average.
1,520
1,599
5% below average.
713
689
3% above average.
112
128
12% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/80-16 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.92:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2004 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,202 cc (73.35 cu in) |
| Torque | 93.0 Nm (9.5 kgf-m or 68.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,300 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 88.8 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Rake | 29.6° |
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| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 251 kg (553.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 713 mm (28.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,245 mm (88.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 713 mm (28.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 112 mm (4.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.90 L (3.41 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid black, brilliant silver, luxury teal, smokey gold, real red, impact blue, lava red sunglo, racing orange |
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| Comments | Silver powder-coated engine and covers with black powder-coated cylinders and cylinder heads; triple-disc brakes; tachometer; high compression, high flow cylinder heads; performance cams; wide polished handlebars; chrome headlight visor |
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.