Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson
Also called	XLH Sportster 1200 (reduced effect), 1200 Sportster Custom, 1200 Sportster Sport, 1200 Sportster, XLH Sportster 1200 Sport, XL1200S Sportster Sport, XL 1200 S Sportster Sport, Sportster 1200 Sport, XL 1200 C Sportster 1200 Custom, XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport, XL1200S Sportster 1200 Sport, XL 1200S Sportster 1200 Sport, XLH Sportster 1200, XL 1200 R Sportster Roadster, XL 1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster, XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster, XL1200R Sportster Roadster, XL1200L Sportster Low, XL1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster, XL1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster, XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster, XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom, XL1200X Sportster Forty-Eight, XL 1200X Sportster Forty-Eight, XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low, XL 1200L Sportster 1200 Low, XL1200X Forty-Eight, XL 1200X Forty-Eight, XL 1200N Nightster, XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom, XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight, Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom, Sportster Seventy-Two, Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom, Sportster Roadster Dark Custom, 115th Anniversary Forty-Eight, Sportster SuperLow 1200T, Sportster Roadster, XL1200C Sportster Custom, XL1200R Sportster, XL1200N Nightster, XL 1200 R Sportster, XL 1200 C Sportster Custom, Sportster Forty-Eight, Sportster 1200 Custom
Production	2007 - 08
Engine	Fur stroke, 45° V-Twin Evolution® Valve Train Pushrod-operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio	9.7:1
Ignition	Digital CDI
Transmission	5 Speed
Frame	Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded
Suspension	Front: 39mm Forks Rear: Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload
Brakes	Front: Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers Rear: Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	100/90B19 57H
Rear Tire	150/80B16 77H
Wheelbase	1519 mm / 59.8 in
Seat Height	Laden 653 mm / 25.7 in Unladen 683 mm / 26.9 in
Weight	252 kg / 335 lbs (dry), 301 kg / 665 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity	12.5 Liters / 3.3 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Fur stroke, 45° V-Twin Evolution® Valve Train Pushrod-operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.7:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet 9-plate.

Chassis

It came with a 100/90B19 57H front tire and a 150/80B16 77H rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 39mm Forks while the rear was equipped with a Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload. The XL1200N Nightster was fitted with a 12.5 Liters / 3.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 252 kg / 335 lbs. The wheelbase was 1519 mm / 59.8 in long.

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Overview

Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster

Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles get a burst of adrenalin with the launch of the new XL 1200N Nightster. With a wicked combination of exceptional performance, unique design and a low seat height, the Nightster has a gritty, urban feel offering a sharp ride for the street. , Fla. Blending a low seat height and mid-mount controls with the powerful torque of the rubber-mounted Evolution V-Twin engine, the XL 1200N Nightster adds another exciting option to the Sportster family.

"The XL 1200N Nightster is a blacked-out street bike that continues a half century of Sportster tradition of innovative, fun and versatile motorcycles," said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson Director of Motorcycle Product Development. "With loads of truly select features and components, the Nightster takes all the enhancements made to the Sportster family in recent years to an entirely different level."

The distinctive look and feel of the XL 1200N Nightster centers on a low seat height of 25.3 inches that makes it comparable to the XL Sportster 883 Low, an inch lower than the XL Sportster 1200 Low and among the lowest riding of all Harley-Davidson models. Besides enjoying the lower seat height, the Nightster rider goes solo with a one-piece, Sportster classic seat.

The mood gets drastically darker on this new Sportster, as the Nightster features a host of black components. Black wheel rims and hubs contrast with chrome spokes, while the front forks and clamp, headlight cover, handlebar, levers, turn signals and air cleaner insert are all finished in black.

The rear belt guard and front fender clamps are also black, but are opened up with a bullet hole pattern. The rear fender is cut back to show more of the rear tire. The back of the Nightster rides without a separate tail light, as that feature is integrated with the rear turn signals.

Taking the latest Sportster design for a ride into the past, the Nightster features a side-mounted license plate holder and front fork gaiters. While the side-mount license plate is a street design cue, the fork gaiters are a retro component that can help protect the fork seals from dirt and debris.

The Nightster rides smoothly with a 1200cc Evolution engine, which features a new Medium Gray finish with polished and black treatments. The transmission and airbox cover also sport the new finish. The Evolution engine provides a responsive throttle and high performance, while the integrated transmission has quietly meshing helical cut gears and lightweight dog rings that reduce shift effort.

Like all 2007 Sportsters, the Nightster has Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), reduced clutch lever effort, redesigned gauges, high performance carbon fiber belts and improved front brake lever effort.

As part of the original Harley-Davidson hot rod motorcycle family, the Nightster has a design refined from the racetrack to the street that is primed for customized creativity.

The Nightster is available in Vivid Black, as well as four two-tone paint schemes with a unique Harley-Davidson fuel tank graphic. The fuel cap, headlamp trim ring and oil dipstick cover are coated in a new Silver Satin finish. The Nightster is offered only in North American markets.

• Rubber-mounted 1200cc XL Evolution engine • Medium Gray powder-coated engine with polished and black treatments • Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) • High-compression, high-flow cylinder heads • High-performance cams • Smooth, quiet transmission • Light clutch lever effort • 25.3-inch solo seat height • Low front and rear suspension • Black front forks with gaiters • Bullet hole rear belt guard and front fender clamps • Black, low rise handlebar with brake and clutch levers, turn signals and air cleaner insert • Side-mounted license plate holder (dealer-installed rear mount option) • Brake and tail lights integrated with rear turn signals • Black mid-mount foot controls • Black-rimmed, Laced Steel wheels • Chrome staggered shorty slash cut dual exhaust • Silver Satin finish fuel cap, headlamp trim ring and oil dipstick cover

• Optional Smart Security System

Make Model	Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster
Year	2007 - 08
Engine Type	Fur stroke, 45° V-Twin Evolution® Valve Train Pushrod-operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement	1199 cc / 73.2 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	88.8 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	9.7:1
Lubrication	Dry-sump
Induction	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Ignition	Digital CDI
Starting	Electric
Max Torque	107.3 Nm / 79 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Clutch	Wet 9-plate
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Belt
Primary Drive	Chain, 57/38 ratio
Gear Ratio	1st 9.315 2nd 6.653 3rd 4.948 4th 4.102 5th 3.517
Frame	Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded
Front Suspension	39mm Forks
Rear Suspension	Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload
Front Brakes	Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	100/90B19 57H
Rear Tire	150/80B16 77H
Rake	30.5°
Trail	117 mm / 4.8 in
Dimensions	Length 2179 mm / 85.8 in
Wheelbase	1519 mm / 59.8 in
Seat Height	Laden 653 mm / 25.7 in Unladen 683 mm / 26.9 in
Ground Clearance	100 mm / 4.7 in
Dry Weight	252 kg / 335 lbs
Wet Weight	301 kg / 665 lbs
Fuel Capacity	12.5 Liters / 3.3 US gal