2005 Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster. Image credits - Harley-Davidson.
General information
Model name
Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster
Year of manufacture
2005
Type
Custom / cruiser
Rating
3.7 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size
1202.0 ccm (73.35 cubic inches)
Type of engine
V2, four-stroke
Torque
93.0 Nm (9.5 kgf-m or 68.6 ft.lbs) @ 3300 RPM
Compression
10.0:1
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 CDI
Lubrication system
Dry-sump
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Belt (final drive)
Clutch
Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath.
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Tubular steel
Rake (fork angle)
30.1°
Trail
117 mm (4.6 inches)
Front suspension
39mm telescopic forks
Rear suspension
Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload
Front tire
100/90-19
Rear tire
150/80-16
Front brakes
Double 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
251.0 kg (553.4 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
265.0 kg (584.2 pounds)
Seat height
714 mm (28.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length
2245 mm (88.4 inches)
Ground clearance
141 mm (5.6 inches)
Wheelbase
1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Fuel capacity
12.90 litres (3.41 US gallons)
Oil capacity
2.80 litres (2.96 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options
Vivid black, brilliant silver pearl, black cherry pearl, black pearl, chopper blue pearl, racing orange, lava red sunglo, yellow pearl
Starter
Electric
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Maintenance and service specs *
Engine oil
SAE 20W-50
Oil filter
ProFilter PF-170B
Brake fluid
DOT 5 SILIKON
Battery
YTX14L-BS
Spark plugs
NGK DCPR7E, NGK DCPR7EIX
Idle speed
950-1050 RPM
Belt teeth
136
Belt width
1 1/8
Pulley teeth
28/68 (front/rear)
Fork tube size
39 mm (1.5 inches)
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual.
Further information
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