The Harley-Davidson XL 1200X Sportster Forty-Eight motorcycle specifications include a 1,200 cc (73.22 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 257 kg (566.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson XL 1200X Sportster 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.
About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 18% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 20th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 48th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 53% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 4th 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.
257 kg — heavier than about 20% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 80%.
680 mm — taller than about 48% of Harley-Davidson models.
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.
2,250
2,376
5% below average.
831
1,054
21% below average.
1,067
1,208
12% below average.
1,520
1,599
5% below average.
680
689
Close to average.
99
128
23% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | MT90-B16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/80-B16 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 143 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.92:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2010 |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,200 cc (73.22 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 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Oil capacity | 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate, wet |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 39mm |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Coil-over, preload dual adjustments |
| Front wheel travel | 92 mm (3.6 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
| Rake | 29.9° |
| Trail | 119 mm (4.7 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 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 257 kg (566.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 247 kg (544.5 lb) |
| Seat height | 680 mm (26.8 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 | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 8.00 L (2.11 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 5.60 L/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 129.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver, Mirage Orange |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Chrome, shorty dual exhaust with slash-cut mufflers |
| Price as new | US$ 10499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Peanut fuel tank. Solo seat. Bobbed fenders. A blacked-out engine. Low handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, LED indicator lights. |
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