Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight motorcycle specifications include a 1201.3 cc (73.30 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 257.2 kg (567 lb).

Key specifications

2012Year released
1,201 ccDisplacement
107.1 Nm @ 4,000 rpmTorque
257.2 kgWet weight
660 mmSeat height
8 LFuel tank
1,519 mmWheelbase
99 mmGround clearance

How the Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer 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.

Wet weight257.2 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

About 18% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 20th 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.

Wet weight20th

257.2 kg — heavier than about 20% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 80%.

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.

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) • 130/90-B16 front / 150/80-B16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 130/90-B16
Rear tire size 150/80-B16
Engine oil capacity 2.60 L (2.75 US qt)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 162 km
Bore/stroke ratio 0.92:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 2012
Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1201.3 cc (73.30 cu in)
Torque 107.1 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 79.0 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)
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 with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Chassis and suspension

Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Front suspension 39 mm
Rear suspension Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions, MIG welded swing-arm. Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable shocks.
Front wheel travel 92 mm (3.6 inches)
Rear wheel travel 41 mm (1.6 inches)
Rake 30.0°
Trail 107 mm (4.2 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Dual-piston
Rear brakes Single disc. Single-piston
Front tire 130/90-B16
Rear tire 150/80-B16
Wheels Black, Laced Steel

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 257.2 kg (567 lb)
Dry weight 247.2 kg (545 lb)
Seat height 660 mm (26.0 inches)
Overall length 2,250 mm (88.6 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 4.90 L/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 113.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Electrical and instruments

Electrical Sealed lead acid battery, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca.
Instruments 4-inch Speedometer mounted low and integrated into handlebar clamp; electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, LED indicator lights

Other specifications

Color options Vivid Black, Big Blue Pearl, Chrome Yellow, H-D Orange
Seat One-piece, Sportster® classic solo seat
Exhaust system Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflers
Factory warranty 24 months, unlimited mileage.
Price as new US$ 10499. Euro 10595. UK £ 8649. 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.