Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster 20092009 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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Ready to wheel its way through the alleyways and backstreets, the Nightster takes the Sportster legend in a dark direction with timeless styling. |
General information | |
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Model name | Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster |
Year | 2009 |
Category | Custom / cruiser |
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 | 1200.0 ccm (73.22 cubic inches) |
Engine type | 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 exhaust with dual mufflers |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
Frame type | Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
Rake (fork angle) | 30.0° |
Trail | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Front suspension | 39mm fork |
Front wheel travel | 92 mm (3.6 inches) |
Rear suspension | Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable |
Rear wheel travel | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
Front tire | 100/90-19 |
Rear tire | 150/80-16 |
Front brakes | Single disc. Dual piston |
Diameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
Rear brakes | Single disc. Single pistom |
Diameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
Dry weight | 251.0 kg (553.4 pounds) |
Seat height | 676 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall length | 2245 mm (88.4 inches) |
Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Wheelbase | 1510 mm (59.4 inches) |
Fuel capacity | 12.50 litres (3.30 US gallons) |
Other specifications | |
Color options | Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver Denim and Black Denim, Mirage Orange Pearl and Vivid Black. |
Starter | Electric |
Comments | Medium-grey engine with polished treatment covers; Black headlamp visor; Satin trim ring with black body headlamp; Black riser; Silver satin-finished fuel cap, headlamp ring and oil dipstick cover; Mid-mounted rider footpegs; Black, low-rise handlebars; One-piece, solo Sportster® classic seat; Black finish hand and foot controls; |
Modifications compared to previous model | New low-profile front fender. |
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