General information |
Model
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Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster |
Model year
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1975 |
Category
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Classic |
Rating
|
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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1000.0 ccm (61.02 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
Engine details
|
Ironhead Sportster engine |
Power output
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61.0 HP (44.5 kW)) @ 6200 RPM |
Torque
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70.5 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.0 ft.lbs) @ 3800 RPM |
Compression
|
9.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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81.0 x 96.8 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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2 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. Bendix 16P12 |
Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition
|
Points |
Lubrication system
|
Force-Feed (Pressure) Oil pump. |
Cooling system
|
Air |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet-multiple disk |
Fuel consumption
|
4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Steel, double cradle. Swing arm. |
Rake (fork angle)
|
29.6° |
Front suspension
|
Telescopic forks, 175mm wheel travel |
Rear suspension
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Swing arm, 100mm wheel travel |
Front tire
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90/90-R19 |
Rear tire
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100/90-R18 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
|
292 mm (11.5 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter
|
203 mm (8.0 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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244.0 kg (537.9 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.2500 HP/kg |
Overall height
|
1067 mm (42.0 inches) |
Overall length
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2216 mm (87.3 inches) |
Overall width
|
813 mm (32.0 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
184 mm (7.3 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1486 mm (58.5 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
8.32 litres (2.20 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
|
0.94 litres (0.25 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Electric & kick |
Comments
|
Last year of the right side shift. |
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Maintenance and service specs * |
Oil filter
|
HiFloFiltro Black HF178 |
Battery
|
Y12N7-4A |
Chain size
|
530 |
Chain links
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110 |
Pulley teeth
|
21/51 (front/rear) |
Fork tube size
|
35 mm (1.4 inches) |
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