| General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | 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 | 
  
    | 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 | 
  
    | 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 | 
  
    | 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 | 
  
    | Starter | Electric | 
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