Harley Davidson XLX 1000-61 Sportster (1982-85)

The Harley Davidson XLX 1000-61 Sportster was produced between 1982 and 1985. It has a four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, OHV engine with two valves per cylinder and a capacity of 998cc. The compression ratio is 8.8:1, and the induction is a 34mm Keihin carburetor with transistorized ignition. The bike has electric starting and can produce a maximum power output of 56hp at 6000rpm and a maximum torque of 55ft-lb at 4000rpm. It has a four-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension consists of telescopic forks, and the rear suspension features dual shocks on a swinging arm. The front and rear brakes are both single 292mm discs. The front and rear tires are respectively MJ 90-19 and MT 90-16. The bike has a wet weight of 244kg and a fuel capacity of 8.5 litres or 2.2 US gallons.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XLX 1000-61 Sportster

Year: 1982 – 85

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

Capacity: 998 cc / 60.8 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 81 x 96.8 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 8.8;1

Induction: 34mm Keihin carburetor

Ignition: Transistorized

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 56 hp / 41.7 kW @ 6000 rpm

Max Torque: 55 ft-lb / 74 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Transmission: 4 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks swinging arm

Front Brakes: Single 292mm disc

Rear Brakes: Single 292mm disc

Front Tyre: MJ 90-19

Rear Tyre: MT 90-16

Wet Weight: 244 kg / 537.9 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal