General information |
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Model | Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster |
Year | 1998 |
Category | Custom / cruiser |
Rating | 3.4 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
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Displacement | 1199.0 ccm (73.16 cubic inches) |
Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
Power | 59.0 HP (43.1 kW)) @ 5200 RPM |
Torque | 89.0 Nm (9.1 kgf-m or 65.6 ft.lbs) @ 3900 RPM |
Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
Compression | 9.0:1 |
Bore x stroke | 88.8 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Fuel system | Carburettor |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition | Digital |
Cooling system | Air |
Gearbox | 5-speed |
Transmission type | Belt (final drive) |
Fuel consumption | 5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases | 136.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Front suspension | 39mm Telescopic Showa forks, preload , compression and rebound adjustable. |
Rear suspension | Dual Showa shocks, preload , compression and rebound adjustable. |
Front tire | 80/90-19 |
Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
Diameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
Diameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight | 223.0 kg (491.6 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio | 0.2646 HP/kg |
Seat height | 736 mm (29.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Fuel capacity | 12.50 litres (3.30 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
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Starter | Electric |
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