Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom (1995-97)

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The Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom motorcycle was produced from 1995 to 1997. It has a 1199 cc four-stroke, 45-degree V-twin engine with a compression ratio of 9.7:1, capable of producing 58.5 horsepower and 87 Nm of torque. It has a five-speed transmission and a final drive belt. Its frame is made of mild steel with tubular frame and circular sections, featuring front 39mm forks and a coil-over, dual-adjustable preload rear suspension. The front brakes consist of a single 292mm disc with a two-piston caliper, while the rear brake is a single 292mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The motorcycle has a rake of 30 degrees and a trial of 107 mm. Its dimensions are 2293.6 mm in length, 1534 mm in wheelbase, and 710.0 mm in seat height. It weighs 251 kg dry and 267 kg wet, with a fuel capacity of 17 litres.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom

Year: 1995 – 97


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: 9.7:1
Induction: Carburetor
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 58.5 hp / 42.6 kW @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque: 87 Nm / @ 3900 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Gear Ratio: 1st 9.647 9.315 9.004 2nd 6.891 6.653 6.432 3rd 5.125 4.948 4.783 4th 4.248 4.102 3.965 5th 3.643 3.517 3.400
Frame: Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded
Front Suspension: 39mm Forks

Rear Suspension: Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload
Front Brakes: Single 292mm discs 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: D402F MH90-21 54H
Rear Tyre: D401 150/80B16 71H
Rake: 30 degrees
Trail: 107 mm / 4.2 in
Dimensions: Length 2293.6 mm / 90.3 in
Wheelbase: 1534 / 60.4 in
Seat Height: 710.0 mm / 28.0 in
Ground Clearance: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Dry Weight: 251 kg / 554 lbs
Wet Weight: 267 kg / 589 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 gal

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