Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000: history, specs, pictures
The Harley-Davidson XLH1000 Sportster was a v2, four-stroke sport motorcycle produced between 1972 and 1985. It could reach a top speed of 106 mph (170 km/h). Max torque was 52.0 ft/lbs (70.5 Nm) @ 3800 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 6000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 81.0mm bore x 96.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 997.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 8.8:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the wet-multiple disk.
Chassis
It came with a mj 90-19 front tire and a mt 90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The XLH1000 Sportster was fitted with a 2.25 Gallon (8.50 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 58.5 inches (1486 mm) long.
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'Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000' | |
Manufacturer | [[Harley-Davidson]] |
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Also called | XLCH 1000-Sportster, XLH1000 Sportster, XLH 1000 Sportster, XLCH 1000 Sportster |
Production | 1972 - 1985 |
Class | [[:Category:Road motorcycles|Road]] [[Category:Road motorcycles]] |
Engine | v2, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 81.0mm x 96.8mm |
Top Speed | 106 mph (170 km/h) |
Horsepower | 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 6000RPM |
Torque | 52.0 ft/lbs (70.5 Nm) @ 3800RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor. bendix 16p12 |
Ignition | points |
Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | mj 90-19 |
Rear Tire | mt 90-16 |
Wheelbase | 58.5 inches (1486 mm) |
Length | 87.24 inches (2216 mm) |
Width | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
Height | 42.01 inches (1067 mm) |
Weight | 246.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 2.25 Gallon (8.50 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 4.70 liters/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Harley-Davidson XLH1000 Sportster was a v2, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson between 1972 and 1985. It could reach a top speed of 106 mph (170 km/h). Max torque was 52.0 ft/lbs (70.5 Nm) @ 3800 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 6000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 81.0mm bore x 96.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 997.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet-multiple disk.
Chassis
It came with a mj 90-19 front tire and a mt 90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The XLH1000 Sportster was fitted with a 2.25 Gallon (8.50 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 58.5 inches (1486 mm) long.