Harley Davidson Sportster 1000

Harley Davidson Sportster 1000
Manufacturer	Harley Davidson
Production	1973 - 1985
Class	Cruiser
Engine	air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke	81.3mm x 81.3mm
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Horsepower	54.98 HP (41.0 KW) @ 5800RPM
Fuel System	34mm Keihin carburetor
Transmission	Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: chain Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension	Front: 35mm Showa telescopic fork Rear: Showa dual adjustable shock absorbers
Brakes	Front: single 285mm disc Rear: single 285mm disc
Front Tire	MJ 90-19
Rear Tire	MT 90-19
Weight	240.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity	1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Harley Davidson Sportster 1000 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Harley Davidson between 1973 and 1985. Claimed horsepower was 54.98 HP (41.0 KW) @ 5800 RPM.

Engine

A 81.3mm bore x 81.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 997.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis

It came with a MJ 90-19 front tire and a MT 90-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 285mm disc in the front and a single 285mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 35mm Showa telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Showa dual adjustable shock absorbers. The Sportster 1000 was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1973 Harley Davidson Sportster 1000

The 1972 Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 45° V-Twin powerhouse mated to a four-speed manual transmission and produces a claimed 55 horsepower at 5800 rpm. It comes standard with laced wheels, a hydraulic, telescopic front fork, dual shocks as a rear suspension, a drum braking system and a 15-liter fuel tank. Also, it's liter-engine is more than enough to propel it's 231kg muscular body either down the highway at high speeds or for boulevard strolls.

1977 Harley Davidson Sportster 1000

The 1976 Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 997cc, 45° V-Twin powerplant paired to a four-speed manual transmission and produces 55 horsepower at 5800 rpm. It comes standard with laced wheels, a dual seat, a telescopic front fork, mid-mounted foot controls, dual shocks as a rear suspension, a front disc brake, for improved safety and performance, and a wet clutch for smoother gear changes.

1978 - 1985 Harley Davidson Sportster 1000

The 1978 Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster comes standard with laced wheels, a rear suspension composed of dual shocks, for a more comfortable ride for both the rider and the passenger, a chrome exhaust system, a two-up seat, a telescopic fork in the front and mid-mounted foot controls.

In the tech/engine department, it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 997cc, 45° V-Twin powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce 55 horsepower at 5800 rpm.

1980 Harley Davidson Sportster 1000

The 1980 MY Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 997cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerplant that was paired to a four-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can reach a maximum power output of 55 horsepower at 5800 rpm.

Standard features include a chromed, staggered, dual shorty exhaust system, an one-piece, two-up seat, laced wheels, a 35mm Showa telescopic fork, dual adjustable Showa shock absorbers as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a blacked-out, steel frame, analogue instrumentation dials, beach handlebars and a small, round headlight.

1981 Harley Davidson Sportster 1000

The 1981 MY Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster comes with features such as a chromed, staggered, dual shorty exhaust system, an one-piece, two-up seat, laced wheels, a 35mm Showa telescopic fork, dual adjustable Showa shock absorbers as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a blacked-out, steel frame, analogue instrumentation dials, beach handlebars and a small, round headlight.

In the engine department it is powered by a four-stroke, air-cooled, 997cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerhouse, mated to a four-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can produce a claimed 55 horsepower at 5800 rpm.

1982 Harley Davidson Sportster 1000

The 1982 MY Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster boasts a maximum power output of 55 horsepower at 5800 rpm from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 997cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerplant that was paired to a four-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.

Also, it comes with a chromed, staggered, dual shorty exhaust system, an one-piece, two-up seat, laced wheels, a 35mm Showa telescopic fork, dual adjustable Showa shock absorbers as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a blacked-out, steel frame, analogue instrumentation dials, beach handlebars and a small, round headlight.

1983 Harley Davidson Sportster 1000

If you're on the market for a powerful cruiser, that also boasts a low seat height, and trademark American looks, then the 1983 MY Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster may be the right choice for you. It comes with a chromed, staggered, dual shorty exhaust system, an one-piece, two-up seat, laced wheels, a 35mm Showa telescopic fork, dual adjustable Showa shock absorbers as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a blacked-out, steel frame, analogue instrumentation dials, beach handlebars and a small, round headlight.

It is also powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, 997cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerhouse, mated to a four-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can produce a claimed 55 horsepower at 5800 rpm.

1984 Harley Davidson Sportster 1000

The 1984 MY Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster has, at its heart, a four-stroke, air-cooled, 997cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerplant that was mated to a four-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can reach a maximum power output of 55 horsepower at 5800 rpm.

The American engineers from House Milwaukee have also fitted it with a chromed, staggered, dual shorty exhaust system, an one-piece, two-up seat, laced wheels, a 35mm Showa telescopic fork, dual adjustable Showa shock absorbers as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a blacked-out, steel frame, analogue instrumentation dials, beach handlebars and a small, round headlight.

1985 Harley Davidson Sportster 1000

The 1985 MY Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster is suitable for those riders who want a typical American cruiser. It has been fitted with a chromed, staggered, dual shorty exhaust system, an one-piece, two-up seat, laced wheels, a 35mm Showa telescopic fork, dual adjustable Showa shock absorbers as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a blacked-out, steel frame, analogue instrumentation dials, beach handlebars and a small, round headlight.

Also it boasts a maximum power output of 55 horsepower at 5800 rpm from its four-stroke, air-cooled, 997cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerhouse that was mated to a four-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.