The Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster was produced from 1973-1975 and featured a four-stroke 45-degree V-twin engine, with a capacity of 997cc and 2 valves per cylinder. The engine was air-cooled and had a compression ratio of 9.0:1, with a lubrication system that employed dry sump technology. Induction was via a 38mm Keihin carburetor, and ignition was electronic. The engine produced 57 hp at 6200 rpm and 60 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. The XLCH 1000 Sportster was available with a kick-starter, and an optional electric starter was also available. The clutch was wet, multiple discs, and cable-operated, with a transmission of four speeds. The final drive was chain-driven. The XLCH 1000 Sportster had a steel double-cradle frame, with telehydraulic front forks and dual shocks swinging arm fork rear suspension. The front brake was a single 292mm disc, with a single 203mm drum brake at the rear. The front tire size was 3.75-19, with a rear tire size of 4.25-18. The dry weight was 235 kg, and it had a fuel capacity of 9 liters or 2.3 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster
| Year | 1973 – 75 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 81 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Induction | 38mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Kick & Electric optional |
| Max Power | 57 hp / 41.6 kW @ 6200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 60 lb ft / 81 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Steel, Double cradle frame |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks swinging arm fork |
| Front Brakes | Single 292mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 203mm drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.75-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.25-18 |
| Dry Weight | 235 kg / 518 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal |
