Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster (1965-68)

The Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster was produced from 1965 to 1968 and was powered by a four-stroke, 45-degree, V-twin engine with a capacity of 882cc. The engine used overhead valves and had two valves per cylinder. The motorcycle was air-cooled and had a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The lubrication was dry sump, and the induction used a single 1.625-inch Williston carburetor. The ignition system was magnetic, and the motorcycle had a kick starter. The maximum power output was 60 horsepower, and the maximum torque was not available. The transmission had four speeds, and the final drive was via chain. The front suspension used a cartridge system, and the rear suspension had dual shocks with a swinging arm fork. The front and rear brakes were both drum brakes with a diameter of 200mm. The front tire size was 3.75-19, and the rear tire size was 4.25-18. The weight of the motorcycle was 214kg, and the fuel capacity was 8.5 liters. The standing quarter-mile time was 14.1 seconds, and the top speed was 116mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster

Year: 1965 – 68

Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.

Capacity: 882 cc / 53.8 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 76.2 x 96.8 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

Lubrication: Dry sump

Induction: Single 1.625 in., Williston

Ignition: Magnetic

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 60 hp / 44.7 Kw @ 6800 rpm

Max Torque: NA

Transmission: 4 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Cartridge

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks swinging arm fork

Front Brakes: 200mm drum

Rear Brakes: 200mm drum

Front Tyre: 3.75-19

Rear Tyre: 4.25-18

Weight: 214 kg / 471.7 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal

Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.1 sec / 92 mph

Top Speed: 116 mph