Harley-Davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster 20082008 Harley-Davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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General information | |
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Model name | Harley-Davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster |
Year model | 2008 |
Type | Custom / cruiser |
Price as new | US$ 8895. 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 | |
Engine size | 1199.6 ccm (73.20 cubic inches) |
Type of engine | 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, staggered shorty exhaust with 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. 4-piston calipers |
Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
Physical measures and capacities | |
Dry weight | 256.3 kg (565.0 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 265.4 kg (585.0 pounds) |
Seat height | 759 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall length | 2289 mm (90.1 inches) |
Ground clearance | 142 mm (5.6 inches) |
Wheelbase | 1524 mm (60.0 inches) |
Fuel capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons) |
Other specifications | |
Color options | Vivid Black, Pewter Pearl, White Gold Pearl, Crimson Red Sunglo (New) |
Comments | Rubber-mounted, 1200cc Evolution® engine; black powder-coated engine with texture black; triple-disc brakes; tachometer; wide, dirt-track-inspired handlebar. |
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