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Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster 19781978 Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
1978 Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster. Image credits - Weldon W. Floyd.
| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster |
| Year | 1978 |
| Category | Sport touring |
| Rating | 3.7 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 997.0 ccm (60.84 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Power | 57.0 HP (41.6 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
| Top speed | 185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
| 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 |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Front suspension | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks swinging arm fork |
| Front tire | 3.75-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.25-18 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 285 mm (11.2 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 231.0 kg (509.3 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2591 HP/kg |
| Fuel capacity | 9.00 litres (2.38 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Electric |
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