Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom, 2012

 

 

 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom, 2012

Dimensions
Length 87.4 in. (2220 mm)
Overall Width 33.1 in. (841 mm)
Overall Height 44.9 in. (1140 mm)
Seat Height:
- Laden2 26.6 in. (676 mm)
- Unladen 28.5 in. (724 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.4 in. (112 mm)
Rake (steering head) 29.9°
Fork Angle 29.9°
Trail 4.2 in. (107 mm)
Wheelbase 59.9 in. (1521 mm)
Tires (Michelin® Scorcher® “31” front and rear):
- Front – Scorcher® “31” 130/90B16 72H
- Rear – Scorcher® “31” 150/80B16 77H
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17.0 L) (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.8 qts. (2.6 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qt. (.95 L)

Weight:
- As Shipped 553 lbs. (251 kg)
- In Running Order 582 lbs. (264 kg)
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg)
- Gross Axle Weight Rating
- Front 335 lbs. (152 kg)
- Rear 665 lbs. (301.6 kg)

The Engine
Engine Air-cooled, Evolution
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.5 in. x 3.812 in. (88.9 mm x 96.8 mm)
Displacement 73.3 cu. in. (1200 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Fuel System3 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 Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S.
- 1st 9.315
- 2nd 6.653
- 3rd 4.948
- 4th 4.102
- 5th 3.517

Chassis
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 39 mm
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable

Wheels4: Chrome 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
- Front 16 in. x 3 in. (406.4 mm x 76.2 mm)
- Rear 16 in. x 3 in. (406.4 mm x 76.2 mm)

Brakes:
- Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
- Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
- Front 11.5 in. x .2 in. (292.1 mm x 5.1 mm)
- Rear 10.24 in. x .28 in. (260.1 mm x 7.1 mm)
Suspension Travel:
- Front Wheel 4.12 in. (105 mm)
- Rear Wheel 2.12 in. (54 mm)

Performance
Engine Torque5 (per J1349):
- North America 79 ft. lbs. @ 4000 RPM (107 Nm @ 4000 RPM)
Lean Angle (per J1168):
- Right 26.2°
- Left 28.3°

Fuel Economy6
(EPA urban/highway test) 48 mpg (4.9 L/100 km)

The 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 1.75W/2.75W
- Turn Signal Lights 28W self-canceling
- Indicator Lamps High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system7 (optional)

Sportster Models: Personalization and Power

The six 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster models range from the affordable Dark CustomTM roadster-inspired Iron 883TM motorcycle to the track-inspired performance of the XR1200XTM bike. Each Sportster model offers the heartbeat of an authentic American V-Twin engine and pace-setting style and performance.

Back for its first full year of production is the Sportster 1200 Custom bike, the motorcycle that introduced the Web-based H-D1TM Bike Builder factory customization process. Using Bike Builder, Customers can personalize their 1200 Custom motorcycle with the seat, handlebar, foot control, wheel, security, paint, and engine finish options of their choice, which are then installed right at the Factory. Even more Retailer-installed accessories can be added, and viewed, on the Bike Builder site. The Customer can then print out a description of their bike and bring it to a Harley-Davidson Retailer where they can review the motorcycle with trained staff, select additional accessories to be installed by the Retailer to further customize the motorcycle, and then place an order. Customers can expect to be riding their new bike in as little as four weeks from the time an order is placed with an authorized Harley-Davidson Retailer.