| 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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