Harley-Davidson XL 1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster (XR 1200) Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson XL 1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster (XR 1200) 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

2009Year released
1,202 ccDisplacement
98.0 Nm @ 3,200 rpmTorque
251 kgDry weight
742 mmSeat height
12.5 LFuel tank

How the Harley-Davidson XL 1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster (XR 1200) 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.

Displacement1,202 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 36th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height742 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

About 8% taller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 91st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity12.5 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 26% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 17th 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.

Displacement36th

1,202 cc — larger displacement than about 36% of Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height91st

742 mm — taller than about 91% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity17th

12.5 L — larger than about 17% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,202 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Seat 742 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 120/70-ZR18 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR18
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Bore/stroke ratio 0.92:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 2009

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,202 cc (73.35 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
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch 9-plate, wet

Chassis and suspension

Frame Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Front suspension Sport-tuned Showa® suspension featuring 43mm inverted front forks
Rear suspension Twin pre-load adjustable shock absorbers

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakes Single disc. Single pistom
Front tire 120/70-ZR18
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 251 kg (553.4 lb)
Seat height 742 mm (29.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.50 L (3.30 US gal)

Other specifications

Exhaust system Upswept, high-volume 2-1-2 straight shot exhaust system finished in satin chrome
Comments Evolution engine

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