Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Low Rider 1978

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General information
Model:	Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Low Rider
Year:	1978
Category:	Custom / cruiser
Rating:	50.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	997.00 ccm (60.84 cubic inches)
Engine type:	V2, four-stroke
Power:	57.00 HP (41.6 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Top speed:	180.0 km/h (111.8 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 control:	Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system:	Air
Gearbox:	4-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front tyre:	3.75-19
Rear tyre:	4.25-18
Front brakes:	Dual disc
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	240.0 kg (529.1 pounds)
Fuel capacity:	13.50 litres (3.57 gallons)
Other specifications
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General information

Model:

Harley-Davidson XLS 1000 Low Rider

Year:

1978

Category:

Custom / cruiser

Rating:

50.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Displacement:

997.00 ccm (60.84 cubic inches)

Engine type:

V2, four-stroke

Power:

57.00 HP (41.6 kW)) @ 6000 RPM

Top speed:

180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)

Compression:

9.0:1

Bore x stroke:

81.0 x 96.8 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches)

Valves per cylinder:

Fuel control:

Overhead Valves (OHV)

Cooling system:

Air

Gearbox:

4-speed

Transmission type,
final drive:

Chain

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre:

3.75-19

Rear tyre:

4.25-18

Front brakes:

Dual disc

Rear brakes:

Single disc

Physical measures and capacities

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:

240.0 kg (529.1 pounds)

Fuel capacity:

13.50 litres (3.57 gallons)

Other specifications

Further information

Insurance costs

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Parts finder

Chaparral provides online schematics & OEM parts for the US. 2Wheels offers first time 2Wheels buyers $10.00 off now. Same day shipment to the US. Also check out our overview of motorcycle webshops at Bikez.info.

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