| General information | 
  
    | Model name | Harley-Davidson XL 1200L Sportster 1200 Low | 
    | Year model | 2009 | 
    | Type | Custom / cruiser | 
    | Rating | 3.3   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 | 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 3200 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 | 9-plate, wet | 
    | Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions. Swingarm: Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded | 
    | Rake (fork angle) | 30.0° | 
    | Trail | 119 mm (4.7 inches) | 
    | Front suspension | 39 mm fork | 
    | Front wheel travel | 105 mm (4.1 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 54 mm (2.1 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 100/90-19 | 
    | Rear tire | 150/80-16 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers | 
    | Diameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston | 
    | Diameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 251.0 kg (553.4 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 668 mm (26.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall length | 2250 mm (88.6 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 112 mm (4.4 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1515 mm (59.6 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Vivid Black, Dark Blue Pearl, Flame Blue Pearl, Red Hot Sunglo, White Gold Pearl  and  Pewter Pearl. | 
    | Comments | Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers; Chrome headlamp visor;
Chrome trim ring with black body headlamp; Chrome riser; Mid-mounted rider
footpegs; Standard passenger footpegs; Stainless steel, pull-back handlebars;
One-piece, two-up Sportster® classic seat; Low-profile front forks; | 
    | Modifications compared to previous model | New lowprofile
rear shocks for improved ride quality; New low-profile front fender | 
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        | Further information | 
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