Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster (1988-90)

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The 1988-90 Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster motorcycle has a four-stroke 45 degrees V-twin engine with 1199 cc capacity and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. It has a single 40mm CV Keihin semi-flat slide induction and a digital CDI ignition system. The max power is 50.4 hp at 6000 rpm and max torque is 84 Nm at 3500 rpm. The motorcycle has a 4-speed transmission and a final drive chain. The frame is a double cradle steel with a box section steel swingarm. The front suspension is telescopic forks with 175mm wheel travel and the rear suspension is dual shocks, preload adjustable, with 91mm wheel travel. The front and rear brakes are single 292mm disc with 2 and 1 piston calipers respectively. The front and rear tires are 100/90-19 and 130/90-16 respectively. The wet weight of the motorcycle is 226.0 kg and the fuel capacity is 7 litres.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster

Year: 1988 – 90


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1199 cc / 73.2 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 88.8 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled,
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: Single 40mm CV Keihin semi-flat slide
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 50.4 hp / 37.5 kW @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 84 Nm / 62 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Double cradle steel, box section steel swingarm.
Front Suspension: 39mm Telescopic forks, 175mm (6.9in) wheel travel
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, preload adjustable, 91mm (3.6in) wheel travel.

Front Brakes: Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Wet Weight: 226.0 kg / 498.2 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 7 Litres / 1.8 US gal

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