Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 2012 specs

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Displacement 1199.61 ccm (73.20 cubic inches)
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Torque 107.12 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 79.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM
Compression 9.7:1
Bore X Stroke 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel System Injection.  Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Cooling System Air
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission Type Final Drive Belt
Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Fuel Consumption 4.12 litres/100 km (24.3 km/l or 57.09 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 95.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust w/ dual mufflers
Engine Type Air-cooled, Evolution® Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Lubrication System Dry-sump
Driveline Chain primary drive, 57/38 ratio

Rear Suspension Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions, MIG welded swing-arm. Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable shocks.
Rear Tyre 150/80-B16
Rear Wheel Travel 54 mm (2.1 inches)
Seat Two-up seat is standard with 26.5 inch laden seat height
Trail 107 mm (4.2 inches)
Wheels Chrome, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Front Brakes Single disc
Front Tyre 100/90-H19
Rake 30.1°
Rear Brakes Single disc
Frame Type Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Front Brakes Diameter 292 mm (11.5 inches)
Front Suspension 39 mm
Front Wheel Travel 105 mm (4.1 inches)
Rear Brakes Diameter 260 mm (10.2 inches)

Dry Weight 250.8 kg (553.0 pounds)
Fuel Capacity 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons)
Ground Clearance 112 mm (4.4 inches)
Oil Capacity 2.60 litres (0.17 quarts)
Overall Length 2,220 mm (87.4 inches)
Seat Height 676 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight Incl Oil Gas Etc 264.0 kg (582.0 pounds)

Color Options Vivid Black, Big Blue Pearl, Brilliant Silver Pearl, Two-Tone Ember Red Sunglo/Merlot Sunglo
Electrical Sealed lead acid battery, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca.
Factory Warranty 24 months, unlimited mileage.
Instruments Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
Starter Electric
Comments Black powder-coated engine (including cylinders and cylinder heads) with chrome covers; Chrome, Laced Steel front wheel; Chrome, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum rear wheel; forward-mounted foot controls; chrome, pull-back riser; chrome bullet headlamp

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