Harley Davidson Sportster 900

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Harley Davidson Sportster 900
Manufacturer
Production 1968 - 1969
Class Cruiser
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 76.2mm x 76.2mm
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Horsepower 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 6800RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed, manual
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: dual shocks
Brakes Front: 200mm drum
Rear: 200mm drum
Front Tire 3.75-19
Rear Tire 4.25-18
Weight 214.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Harley Davidson Sportster 900 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Harley Davidson between 1968 and 1969. Claimed horsepower was 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 6800 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 883.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.75-19 front tire and a 4.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 200mm drum in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks.

1968 Harley Davidson Sportster 900[edit | edit source]

1968 Harley Davidson Sportster 900

The 1968 MY Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 883cc, 45° V-Twin powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce 60 horsepower at 6800 rpm. This machine boasts standard features such as dual shocks as a rear suspension, a front telescopic fork, mid-mounted controls, laced wheels, plus a drum braking system.


1969 - 1971 Harley Davidson Sportster 900[edit | edit source]

1969 - 1971 Harley Davidson Sportster 900

The 1969 Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster comes with an air-cooled, four-stroke, 883cc, 45° V-Twin powerplant paired to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 60 horsepower at 6800 rpm. It comes standard with a telescopic front fork, dual shocks as a rear suspension, a drum braking system, a dual seat, mid-mounted foot controls and laced wheels.