The Harley Davidson XLH 1100 Sportster Evolution was a four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin motorcycle manufactured in 1986-87. It had a capacity of 1101cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The engine was equipped with a single 34mm Keihin carb and electronic ignition that made 63 hp of power at 6000 rpm and 64 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. The transmission was a 4-speed with a final drive chain. Suspension and braking features included 35mm Showa forks with a 193mm wheel travel, dual Showa shocks that were spring preload adjustable, and single 285mm disc brakes on the front and rear wheels. The fuel capacity was 8.5 litres or 2.2 US gallons and it provided an average fuel consumption of 55 mpg. The wet weight of the bike was 222 kg or 498.4 lbs. Top speed reached 104 mph, while the quarter-mile could be completed in 13.5 seconds going up to 97.5 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Harley Davidson XLH 1100 Sportster Evolution
| Year | 1986 – 87 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 1101 cc / 67.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 85.1 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Induction | Single 34mm Keihin carb |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 63 hp / 46.9 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 64 lb-ft / 86.7 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 35mm Showa tubs diameter 193mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Showa shocks spring preload adjustable, 76mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes | Single 285mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 285mm disc |
| Front Tyre | MJ 90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | MT 90-16 |
| Wet Weight | 222 kg / 498.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 55 mpg |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | – / 39 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.5 sec / 97.5 mph |
| Top Speed | 104 mph |
