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This motorbike has been rated by 12
persons.
Overall rating
1979 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 63.1
Average for sport bikes 60.9
Average for all motorcycles 61.2
See the detailed rating compared with the category average, the all-motorcyle average and optionally another bike below. The overall rating figuers
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Engine performance
1979 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 72.1
Average for sport bikes 64.8
Average for all motorcycles 64.4
Reliability and problem-free driving
1979 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 60.8
Average for sport bikes 63.8
Average for all motorcycles 64.6
Fun-factor
1979 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 87.8
Average for sport bikes 66.3
Average for all motorcycles 66.5
Value for money
1979 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 64.8
Average for sport bikes 63.0
Average for all motorcycles 63.4
Repair and maintenance costs
1979 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 58.2
Average for sport bikes 57.9
Average for all motorcycles 58.8
Design and look
1979 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 73.8
Average for sport bikes 66.1
Average for all motorcycles 66.0
Offroad capabilities
1979 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 35.8
Average for sport bikes 47.8
Average for all motorcycles 51.8
Racing track capabilities
1979 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 50.1
Average for sport bikes 61.2
Average for all motorcycles 55.3
Touring capabilities
1979 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 54.1
Average for sport bikes 58.4
Average for all motorcycles 59.8
Low accident risk (excellent=low risk)
1979 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 73.8
Average for sport bikes 60.2
Average for all motorcycles 61.6
63.1
60.9
61.2
