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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster |
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Year
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1978 |
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Category
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Sport touring |
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Rating
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3.7 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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997.0 ccm (60.84 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
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Power
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57.0 HP (41.6 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
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Top speed
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185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
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Compression
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9.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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81.0 x 96.8 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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2 |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor |
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Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
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Ignition
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Electronic |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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4-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Front suspension
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Telehydraulic forks |
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Rear suspension
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Dual shocks swinging arm fork |
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Front tire
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3.75-19 |
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Rear tire
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4.25-18 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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285 mm (11.2 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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220.0 kg (485.0 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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231.0 kg (509.3 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.2591 HP/kg |
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Fuel capacity
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9.00 litres (2.38 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Rating sample for this Harley-Davidson bike
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Reliability for the 1978 Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster:
 (81.9 out of 100)
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