The Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom was produced from 2004-05 and is equipped with a four-stroke, 45-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 1199cc. The bike has a compression ratio of 9.7:1 and a maximum power of 58.5 hp at 5200 rpm. It has a five-speed transmission with a final drive belt and offers a maximum torque of 87 Nm at 3900 rpm. The frame is made of mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions while the rear suspension is coil-over, dual-adjustable preload. The bike also offers front and rear disc brakes and has a ground clearance of 110 mm. Its seat height when unladen is 28.5 in and 26.6 in when laden. The fuel capacity is up to 17 litres or 4.5 gallons. The bike weighs 251 kg when dry and 267 kg when wet.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom
| Year | 2004 – 05 |
|---|---|
| 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 / 64 lb-ft @ 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 | Laden2 26.6 in / 675.64 mm Unladen 28.5 in / 723.9 mm |
| 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 |
