1975 Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster

Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster 1975


1975 Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Model Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster
Model year 1975
Category Classic
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Engine and transmission
Displacement 1000.0 ccm (61.02 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Engine details Ironhead Sportster engine
Power output 61.0 HP (44.5 kW)) @ 6200 RPM
Torque 70.5 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.0 ft.lbs) @ 3800 RPM
Compression 9.0:1
Bore x stroke 81.0 x 96.8 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder 2
Fuel system Carburettor. Bendix 16P12
Fuel control 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 Steel, double cradle. Swing arm.
Rake (fork angle) 29.6°
Front suspension Telescopic forks, 175mm wheel travel
Rear suspension Swing arm, 100mm wheel travel
Front tire 90/90-R19
Rear tire 100/90-R18
Front brakes 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 244.0 kg (537.9 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2500 HP/kg
Overall height 1067 mm (42.0 inches)
Overall length 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 110
Pulley teeth 21/51 (front/rear)
Fork tube size 35 mm (1.4 inches)
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