The Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster motorcycle specifications include a 1,200 cc (73.22 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 251 kg (553.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N 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 32nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 26% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 17th 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 32% of Harley-Davidson models.
676 mm — taller than about 42% of Harley-Davidson models.
12.5 L — larger than about 17% 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.
1,510
1,599
6% below average.
676
689
Close to average.
130
128
Close to 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
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,200 cc (73.22 cu in) |
| Torque | 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 3,200 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 | 9-plate, wet |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
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| Front suspension | 39mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable |
| Front wheel travel | 92 mm (3.6 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
| Rake | 30.0° |
| Trail | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual piston |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single pistom |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 251 kg (553.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 676 mm (26.6 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,245 mm (88.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,510 mm (59.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.50 L (3.30 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver Denim and Black Denim, Mirage Orange Pearl and Vivid Black. |
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| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Comments | Medium-grey engine with polished treatment covers; Black headlamp visor; Satin trim ring with black body headlamp; Black riser; Silver satin-finished fuel cap, headlamp ring and oil dipstick cover; Mid-mounted rider footpegs; Black, low-rise handlebars; One-piece, solo Sportster® classic seat; Black finish hand and foot controls; |
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