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Harley-Davidson's profilation of this bike At home on back streets and alleyways, the Nightster® combines Sportster® 1200 performance with Dark Custom styling and a minimalist attitude. 
    
        
            
            General information         
     
  
    
        
                            Model name                     
     
    
                                    Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster                         
 
    
        
                            Year of manufacture                     
     
    
                                    2010                         
 
    
        
                            Type                     
     
    
                                    Custom / cruiser                         
 
    
        
                            Rating                     
     
    
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            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                      
     
    
                                    10.0:1                         
 
    
        
                            Bore  x stroke                      
     
    
                                    88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches)                         
 
    
        
                            Valves  per cylinder                     
     
    
                                    2                         
 
    
        
                            Fuel system                     
     
    
                                    Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection                         
 
    
        
                            Fuel control                     
     
    
                                    Overhead Valves (OHV)                         
 
    
        
                            Lubrication system                     
     
    
                                    Dry sump                         
 
    
        
                            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                     
     
    
                                    117 mm (4.6 inches)                         
 
    
        
                            Front suspension                      
     
    
                                    39mm                         
 
    
        
                            Front wheel travel                     
     
    
                                    92 mm (3.6 inches)                         
 
    
        
                            Rear suspension                      
     
    
                                    Coil-over shocks, preload dual adjustment                         
 
    
        
                            Rear wheel travel                     
     
    
                                    92 mm (3.6 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 piston                         
 
    
        
                            Diameter                     
     
    
                                    292 mm (11.5 inches)                         
 
    
        
            
            Physical measures and capacities         
     
  
    
        
                            Dry weight                     
     
    
                                    251.0 kg (553.4 pounds)                         
 
    
        
                            Seat height                     
     
    
                                    725 mm (28.5 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, Black Ice Denim, Brilliant Silver Denim/Black Denim,
Scarlet Red/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; Low-profile front fender.                         
 
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