Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200: history, specs, pictures

The Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight was a v2, four-stroke custom / cruiser motorcycle produced between 1988 and 2019. It could reach a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h). Max torque was 73.02 ft/lbs (99.0 Nm) @ 3500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 6000 RPM.

EngineEdit

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.9mm bore x 96.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1202.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 10.0:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

DriveEdit

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. The final drive was via belt. Power was moderated via the multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath.

ChassisEdit

It came with a 130/90-b16 front tire and a 150/80-b16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. dual-piston. optional abs. in the front and a single disc. single-piston. optional abs. in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equiped with a twin shocks. The Sportster Forty-Eight was fitted with a 2.09 Gallon (7.90 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 544.54 pounds (247.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.86 inches (1495 mm) long.

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Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200
Manufacturer
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 1988 - 2019
Class Road
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 88.9mm x 96.8mm
Top Speed 109 mph (175 km/h)
Horsepower 65.58 HP (48.9 KW) @ 6000RPM
Torque 76.05 ft/lbs (103.1 Nm) @ 3750RPM
Fuel System injection. electronic sequential port fuel injection
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: belt

Clutch: multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Suspension Front: inverted fork
Rear: twin shocks
Brakes Front: single disc. dual-piston. optional abs.
Rear: single disc. dual-piston. optional abs.
Front Tire 120/70-r19
Rear Tire 150/70-r18
Wheelbase 59.25 inches (1505 mm)
Length 86.1 inches (2187 mm)
Width 36.42 inches (925 mm)
Height 43.58 inches (1107 mm)
Seat Height 30.91 inches (785 mm)
Weight 551.16 pounds (250.0 Kg) (dry), 259.0 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity 0.69 Gallon (2.60 Liters)
Fuel Capacity 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 5.20 liters/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.23 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster was a v2, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson between 1988 and 2019. It could reach a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h). Max torque was 76.05 ft/lbs (103.1 Nm) @ 3750 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 65.58 HP (48.9 KW) @ 6000 RPM.

EngineEdit

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.9mm bore x 96.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1202.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

DriveEdit

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath.

ChassisEdit

It came with a 120/70-r19 front tire and a 150/70-r18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. dual-piston. optional abs. in the front and a single disc. dual-piston. optional abs. in the rear. The front suspension was a inverted fork while the rear was equipped with a twin shocks. The Sportster Roadster was fitted with a 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 551.16 pounds (250.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.25 inches (1505 mm) long.

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