The Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 75 Anniversary motorcycle was released in 1978. The bike has a four-stroke, 45-degree V-twin, OHV engine with 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 997 cc. The cooling system is air-cooled, and the compression ratio is 9.0:1. The bike has a single 34mm Keihin carburetor for induction and an electronic ignition for starting. The maximum power output is 57 hp at 5800 rpm, and the maximum torque is not available. The bike has a 4-speed transmission, and the final drive is by chain. The front suspension is telehydraulic forks, and the rear suspension is dual shocks swinging arm fork. The front brakes consist of a single 285mm disc, while the rear brakes are drum brakes. The front tire size is 3.75-19, and the rear tire size is 4.25-18. The bike has a wet weight of 231 kg and a fuel capacity of 7.5 liters or 1.8 US gallons. Overall, the Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 75 Anniversary motorcycle is a powerful and well-rounded bike with a classic design.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 75 Anniversary
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks swinging arm fork |
| Front Brakes | Single 285mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.75-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.25-18 |
| Wet eight | 231 kg / 509 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.5 Litres / 1.8 US gal |
