| 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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        | Further information | 
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