2009 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster

Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster 2009


2009 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

2009 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster
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Harley-Davidson's profilation of this bike
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
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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