Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster (1999-02)

The Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster was produced between 1999 and 2002, and featured a four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV engine with 2 valves per cylinder, a capacity of 1199 cc, and a compression ratio of 9.7:1. The bike was air-cooled and had a maximum power of 61 hp with a maximum torque of 87 Nm. The bike had a five-speed transmission with a belt final drive and had a frame made of mild steel with tubular and circular sections. The swingarm was made of mild steel with rectangular tube sections and stamped junctions that were MIG welded. The front suspension was a 39mm fork while the rear suspension was coil-over with dual-adjustable preload. The front brakes were a single 292mm disc with a 2 piston caliper while the rear brakes were a single 292mm disc with a 1 piston caliper. The bike had a seat height of 740 mm, a wheelbase of 1515 mm, and a dry weight of 240 kg. The fuel capacity was 12.5 Litres or 3.3 US gallons, and the bike had a bore x stroke of 88.8 x 96.8 mm. The gear ratios for the five-speed transmission were: 1st – 9.647, 2nd – 6.891, 3rd – 5.125, 4th – 4.248, 5th – 3.643. The front tyre was 100/90-19, while the rear tyre was 130/90-16.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster

Year: 1999 – 02
Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1199 cc / 73.2 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 88.8 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled,
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Induction: Carburetor
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 61 hp / 45.5 kW @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque: 87 Nm / 64 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Gear Ratio: 1st 9.647 9.315 9.004 2nd 6.891 6.653 6.432 3rd 5.125 4.948 4.783 4th 4.248 4.102 3.965 5th 3.643 3.517 3.400
Frame: Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded
Front Suspension: 39mm Forks
Rear Suspension: Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload
Front Brakes: Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Seat Height: 740 mm / 29.1 in
Wheelbase: 1515 mm / 59.6 in
Dry Weight: 240 kg / 529 lb
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal