Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom XL1200C, 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom XL1200C, 2009

Dimensions
Length 90.30 in. (2293.62 mm)
Overall Width 32.70 in. (830.58 mm)
Overall Height 45.70 in. (1160.78 mm)

Seat Height:
• Laden2: 26.50 in. (673.10 mm)
• Unladen: 28 in. (711.20 mm)

Ground Clearance 4.40 in. (111.76 mm)
Rake (steering head) 30.1°
Fork Angle 30.1°
Trail 4.70 in. (119.38 mm)
Wheelbase 60.40 in. (1534.16 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, blackwall):
• Front – D402F MH90-21 54H
• Rear – D401 150/80B16 71H

Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17.03 L) (warning light at approximately 1 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.80 qts. (2.65 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)

The Weight:
• As Shipped 562 lbs. (254.92 kg)
• In Running Order 589 lbs. (267.17 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1000 lbs. (453.59 kg)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating
• Front 335 lbs. (151.95 kg)
• Rear 665 lbs. (301.64 kg)

The Engine
Engine3 Air-cooled, Evolution
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.50 in. x 3.812 in. (88.90 mm x 96.82 mm)
Displacement3 73.40 cu. in. (1200 cu. cm)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Fuel System9 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
Lubrication System Dry-sump

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 57/38 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S. HDI JPN
• 1st 9.315 9.004 9.004
• 2nd 6.653 6.432 6.432
• 3rd 4.948 4.783 4.783
• 4th 4.102 3.965 3.965
• 5th 3.517 3.400 3.400

Chassis
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 39 mm
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Wheels4 (Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum option):
• Front Chrome, Laced Steel 21 in. x 2.15 in. (533.40 mm x 54.61 mm)
• Rear Chrome, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum 16 in. x 3 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm)

Brakes:
• Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
• Rotor Type Patented, uniform expansion rotors
(diameter x width):
• Front 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)

Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel
• Rear Wheel
5.69 in. (144.53 mm)
2.12 in. (53.85 mm)

Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right 29°
• Left 31°

Fuel Economy7
(EPA urban/highway test) 42/57 mpg (5.60/4.13 L/100 km)

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating) Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging Single-phase, 30-amp system (357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system6