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The '''Harley-Davidson XLCH Sportster''' [[motorcycle]]'s impressive 883-cc [[V-twin]] engine outpowered most competitors of the era. | The '''Harley-Davidson XLCH Sportster''' [[motorcycle]]'s impressive 883-cc [[V-twin]] engine outpowered most competitors of the era. | ||
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The '''XLCH''' was a sportier version of the [[Harley-Davidson XL883|XL883 Sportster]] introduced in 1959 two years after the original.-- "CH" supposedly standing for "Competition Hot." | The '''XLCH''' was a sportier version of the [[Harley-Davidson XL883|XL883 Sportster]] introduced in 1959 two years after the original.-- "CH" supposedly standing for "Competition Hot." | ||
These were stripped-down models oriented toward on- and off-road work with | These were stripped-down models oriented toward on- and off-road work with magneto ignition, high exhaust pipes, solo seat, smaller "peanut" tank, and lighter overall weight. | ||
It also featured the now-famous "eyebrow" headlight cover that remains a Sportster trademark. Harley-Davidson also offered the [[Harley-Davidson XLH|XLH]], a dressed-up, touring-influenced version that was outsold by its sportier sibling. | It also featured the now-famous "eyebrow" headlight cover that remains a Sportster trademark. Harley-Davidson also offered the [[Harley-Davidson XLH|XLH]], a dressed-up, touring-influenced version that was outsold by its sportier sibling. | ||
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[[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles|XLCH, Harley-Davidson]] | [[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles|XLCH, Harley-Davidson]] | ||