2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight

Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight 2012


2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight
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Harley-Davidson's profilation of this bike
First appearing on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle back in 1948—and providing the inspiration for the Forty-Eight model name—the small 2.1 gallon tapered peanut fuel tank holds strong today with its traditional styling and modern attitude.

General information
Motorcycle name Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight
Year 2012
Category Custom / cruiser
Price as newUS$ 10499. Euro 10595. UK £ 8649. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.3  See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1201.3 ccm (73.30 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Engine details Blacked out rubber-mounted Evolution® 1200 cc V-Twin engine with polished covers
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 Primary drive chain, 57/38 ratio. Final Drive Belt, 68/29 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 shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflers
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Rake (fork angle) 30.0°
Trail 107 mm (4.2 inches)
Front suspension 39 mm
Front wheel travel 92 mm (3.6 inches)
Rear suspension Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions, MIG welded swing-arm. Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable shocks.
Rear wheel travel 41 mm (1.6 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 Black, Laced Steel
Seat One-piece, Sportster® classic solo seat
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 247.2 kg (545.0 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 257.2 kg (567.0 pounds)
Seat height 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2250 mm (88.6 inches)
Ground clearance 99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1519 mm (59.8 inches)
Fuel capacity 7.95 litres (2.10 US gallons)
Oil capacity 2.60 litres (2.75 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Vivid Black, Big Blue Pearl, Chrome Yellow, H-D Orange
Instruments 4-inch Speedometer mounted low and integrated into handlebar clamp; electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, 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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