Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster (1976-77)

The Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster is a motorcycle model from 1976-77 that features a four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV engine with a capacity of 997 cc. Its cooling system is air cooled, and it has a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 57 hp at 6200 rpm and max torque of 60 lb ft at 3500 rpm, with both electric and kick starting options. The XLCH 1000 Sportster model has a four-speed transmission and chain final drive. The steel, double cradle frame has telescopic forks with 175mm wheel travel and a swing arm rear suspension with 100mm wheel travel. The front and rear brakes are single 292mm disc and single 203mm drum, respectively. The front and rear tires are 90/90-R19 and 100 90-R18, respectively, and the motorcycle has a dry weight of 244kg/537lbs. Its top speed is 9 litres/2.3 US gal.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster

Year: 1976 – 77

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: Telescopic forks, 175mm wheel travel

Rear Suspension: Swing arm, 100mm wheel travel

Front Brakes: Single 292mm disc

Rear Brakes: Single 203mm Drum

Front Tyre: 90/ 90-R19

Rear Tyre: 100 90-R18

Dry Weight: 244 kg / 537 lbs

Top Speed: 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal