| General information |
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| Model | Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom |
| Year | 2012 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 10299. Euro 10795. UK £ 8649. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.8 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 | 1201.3 ccm (73.30 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Engine details | Air-cooled, Evolution® Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder |
| Torque | 107.1 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 79.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM |
| Compression | 9.7:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Lubrication system | Dry-sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Driveline | Chain primary drive, 57/38 ratio |
| Fuel consumption | 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
| Rake (fork angle) | 29.9° |
| Trail | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
| Front suspension | 39 mm |
| Front wheel travel | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions, MIG welded swing-arm. Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable shocks. |
| Rear wheel travel | 54 mm (2.1 inches) |
| Front tire | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-B16 |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston |
| Diameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston |
| Diameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Wheels | Chrome, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum |
| Seat | Two-up seat is standard with 26.5 inch laden seat height |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Dry weight | 250.8 kg (553.0 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 264.0 kg (582.0 pounds) |
| Seat height | 676 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length | 2220 mm (87.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 112 mm (4.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1521 mm (59.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 2.60 litres (2.75 US quarts) |
| Other specifications |
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| Color options | Vivid Black, Big Blue Pearl, Brilliant Silver Pearl, Two-Tone Ember Red Sunglo/Merlot Sunglo |
| Starter | Electric |
| Instruments | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights |
| Electrical | Sealed lead acid battery, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca. |
| Factory warranty | 24 months, unlimited mileage. |
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(86.8 out of 100)