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Overall rating
1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport 69.2
Average for custom bikes 63.6
Average for all motorcycles 61.3
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Engine performance
1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport 87.7
Average for custom bikes 68.3
Average for all motorcycles 64.5
Reliability and problem-free driving
1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport 81.5
Average for custom bikes 69.4
Average for all motorcycles 64.6
Fun-factor
1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport 85.6
Average for custom bikes 71.4
Average for all motorcycles 66.5
Value for money
1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport 69.5
Average for custom bikes 67.9
Average for all motorcycles 63.5
Repair and maintenance costs
1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport 76.5
Average for custom bikes 61.6
Average for all motorcycles 58.8
Design and look
1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport 80.5
Average for custom bikes 72.1
Average for all motorcycles 66.0
Offroad capabilities
1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport 37.3
Average for custom bikes 45.1
Average for all motorcycles 51.8
Racing track capabilities
1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport 48.3
Average for custom bikes 49.6
Average for all motorcycles 55.3
Touring capabilities
1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport 59.4
Average for custom bikes 64.6
Average for all motorcycles 59.9
Low accident risk (excellent=low risk)
1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport 65.8
Average for custom bikes 65.5
Average for all motorcycles 61.7
69.2
63.6
61.3