Harley-Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight motorcycle specifications include a 1201.3 cc (73.30 cu in) engine and a 5-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

2011Year released
1,201 ccDisplacement
107.0 Nm @ 4,000 rpmTorque
660 mmSeat height
8 LFuel tank
1,519 mmWheelbase
99 mmGround clearance

How the Harley-Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight 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.

Displacement1,201 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 34th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height660 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 24th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity8 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 53% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 4th 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.

Displacement34th

1,201 cc — larger displacement than about 34% of Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height24th

660 mm — taller than about 24% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity4th

8 L — larger than about 4% 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 length2,250 mm
This bike

2,250

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

5% below average.

Overall width831 mm
This bike

831

Harley-Davidson avg

1,054

21% below average.

Overall height1,067 mm
This bike

1,067

Harley-Davidson avg

1,208

12% below average.

Wheelbase1,519 mm
This bike

1,519

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

5% below average.

Seat height660 mm
This bike

660

Harley-Davidson avg

689

4% below average.

Ground clearance99 mm
This bike

99

Harley-Davidson avg

128

23% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,201 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,519 mmSeat 660 mmClearance 99 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • MT90-B16 front / 150/80-B16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size MT90-B16
Rear tire size 150/80-B16
Engine oil capacity 2.80 L (2.96 US qt)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 167 km
Bore/stroke ratio 0.92:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 2011
Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1201.3 cc (73.30 cu in)
Torque 107.0 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 78.9 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches)
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Valves per cylinder 2.0
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Starter Electric
Lubrication Dry-sump
Oil capacity 2.80 L (2.96 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate, wet

Chassis and suspension

Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Front suspension 39 mm 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 145 mm (5.7 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Dual-piston.
Rear brakes Single disc. Single-piston.
Front tire MT90-B16
Rear tire 150/80-B16
Wheels Black, Laced Steel

Dimensions and weight

Seat height 660 mm (26.0 inches)
Overall length 2,250 mm (88.6 inches)
Overall width 831 mm (32.7 inches)
Overall height 1,067 mm (42.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,519 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground clearance 99 mm (3.9 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.95 L (2.10 US gal)
Fuel consumption 4.75 L/100 km (21.1 km/l or 49.52 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 110.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Electrical and instruments

Electrical Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free batery, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca. 30-amp, permanent magnet, single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator.
Instruments Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lightsHandlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer,
Lights 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam

Other specifications

Color options Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver Pearl, Sedona Orange
Factory warranty 24 months, unlimited mileage. (US)
Price as new US$ 10499. Euro 10395. UK £ 7890. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.