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Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster (2011-12)

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Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster (2011-12)

At a glance

Capacity
1199 cc / 73.2 cu-in
Torque
107.3 Nm / 79 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Seat height
Laden 653 mm / 25.7 in Unladen 683 mm / 26.9 in

The full picture.

The Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster is a motorcycle that was produced between 2011 and 2012. It has a four-stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin Evolution engine with a capacity of 1199cc. The bore x stroke measurements are 88.8 x 96.8 mm and the compression ratio is 9.7:1. The Nightster uses pushrod-operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder valve train and has electronic sequential port fuel injection (ESPFI) as the induction system. The maximum torque for this motorcycle is 107.3 Nm / 79 lb-ft at 4000 rpm. It uses a clutch that is wet and has nine plates. The transmission is 5-speed, with the final drive using a belt and the primary drive using a chain with a 57/38 ratio. The frame is made of mild steel tubing with cast junctions, and the swingarm uses mild steel rectangular tubing with MIG welding. The front suspension consists of 39mm fork tubes, while the rear has a coil-over, dual-adjustable preload. The front and rear brakes both use a single 292mm disc. The front and rear tires are 100/90B19 57H and 150/80B16 77H, respectively, with a rake of 30.5 degrees and a trail of 117mm / 4.8 in. The dimensions for the Nightster are 2179 mm / 85.8 in in Length, a wheelbase of 1519 mm / 59.8 in, a laden seat height of 653 mm / 25.7 in, an unladen seat height of 683 mm / 26.9 in, and a ground clearance of 100 mm / 4.7 in. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 252 kg / 335 lbs, and the wet weight is 301 kg / 665 lbs. The fuel capacity is 12.5 litres / 3.3 US gal.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year2011 – 12
EngineFur stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin Evolution (R) Valve Train Pushrod-operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity1199 cc / 73.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke88.8 x 96.8 mm
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Compression Ratio9.7:1
LubricationDry-sump
InductionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionDigital CDI
StartingElectric
Max Torque107.3 Nm / 79 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ClutchWet 9-plate
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveBelt
Primary DriveChain, 57/38 ratio
Gear Ratio1st 9.315 2nd 6.653 3rd 4.948 4th 4.102 5th 3.517
FrameMild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded
Front Suspension39mm Forks
Rear SuspensionCoil-over, dual-adjustable preload
Front BrakesSingle 292mm disc 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 292mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre100/90B19 57H
Rear Tyre150/80B16 77H
Rake30.5 degrees
Trail117 mm / 4.8 in
DimensionsLength 2179 mm / 85.8 in
Wheelbase1519 mm / 59.8 in
Seat HeightLaden 653 mm / 25.7 in Unladen 683 mm / 26.9 in
Ground Clearance100 mm / 4.7 in
Dry Weight252 kg / 335 lbs
Wet Weight301 kg / 665 lbs
Fuel Capacity12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal