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Harley-Davidson XL1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster 20082008 Harley-Davidson XL1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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| General information | |
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| Model name | Harley-Davidson XL1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster |
| Year | 2008 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 9695. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.5 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 1199.6 ccm (73.20 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| 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) |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Fuel consumption | 4.12 litres/100 km (24.3 km/l or 57.09 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 95.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, slash-cut exhaust w/ dual mufflers |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Rake (fork angle) | 29.6° |
| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Front tire | 100/90-H19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-B16 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 247.2 kg (545.0 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 254.9 kg (562.0 pounds) |
| Seat height | 668 mm (26.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length | 2179 mm (85.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1524 mm (60.0 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 12.49 litres (3.30 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Vivid Black, Suede Blue Pearl and Vivid Black, Olive Pearl Denim and Black Denim, Brilliant Silver Denim and Black Denim, Mirage Orange Pearl and Vivid Black. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Comments | Side-mounted license plate; chopped rear fender with black supports; stop-turn-tail lights; black 19-in. laced steel front wheel, black 16-in. laced steel rear wheel; black front fork gaiters; black finish hand and foot controls; chopped front fender with black brackets; belt guard with lightening holes |
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