Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster (1983-85)

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The Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster was manufactured from 1983-85 and had a four-stroke, 45 degree V-twin, OHV engine with 2 valves per cylinder. The capacity was 997cc and it had a bore x stroke of 81.0 x 96.8mm with a compression ratio of 9.0:1. It had a single 34mm Keihin carburetor and an electronic ignition starting system. The maximum power output was 57hp/41.6kW at 5800rpm, but the maximum torque is not stated. The transmission was four-speed with a chain final drive.

It had a front suspension of 35mm Showa tubs diameter, 193mm wheel travel, and a rear suspension with dual Showa shocks that were spring preload adjustable, with 76mm wheel travel. Its front and rear brakes were both single 285mm discs. The front tyre was MJ 90-19 and the rear was MT 90-19. The bike weighed 240 kg/529 lbs and had a fuel capacity of 9 litres/2.3 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster

Year: 1983 – 85


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 81.0 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: Single 34mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 57 hp / 41.6 kW @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque: NA
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 35mm Showa tubs diameter 193mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension: Dual Showa shocks spring preload adjustable, 76mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes: Single 285mm disc

Rear Brakes: Single 285mm disc
Front Tyre: MJ 90-19
Rear Tyre: MT 90-19
Wet Weight: 240 kg / 529 lba
Fuel Capacity: 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal

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