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Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 19791979 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
1979 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster. Image credits - E-Mans Ride.
| General information | |
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| Model name | Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster |
| Year | 1979 |
| Category | Sport |
| Rating | 3.2 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| 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 |
| 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. Keihin 34mm |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Double cradle, steel |
| Front suspension | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks swinging arm |
| Front tire | 100/90-H19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 285 mm (11.2 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 231.0 kg (509.3 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 240.0 kg (529.1 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2468 HP/kg |
| Fuel capacity | 9.00 litres (2.38 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 2.80 litres (2.96 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Maintenance and service specs * | |
| Engine oil | SAE 50W |
| Oil filter | K & N KN-172C (chrome) |
| Brake fluid | DOT4 |
| Battery | YTX20H-BS |
| Spark plugs | BPR6HS |
| Chain size | 530 |
| Chain links | 110 |
| Sprockets | 21/51 (front/rear) |
| Fork tube size | 35 mm (1.4 inches) |
| *) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. | |
| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 79 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster discussion group or the general Harley-Davidson discussion group. |
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