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