Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster 2012 specs

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Displacement 1201.25 ccm (73.30 cubic inches)
Engine Type Air-cooled, Evolution®
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)
Lubrication System Dry-sump
Cooling System Air
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission Type Final Drive Belt
Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Driveline Chain primary drive, 57/38 ratio
Fuel Consumption 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust System Chrome, slash-cut exhaust with dual mufflers

Frame Type Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Front Brakes Single disc. Dual-piston
Front Brakes Diameter 292 mm (11.5 inches)
Front Suspension 39 mm
Front Tyre 100/90-B19
Front Wheel Travel 92 mm (3.6 inches)
Rake 30.5°
Rear Brakes Single disc. Single-piston
Rear Brakes Diameter 260 mm (10.2 inches)
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 41 mm (1.6 inches)
Seat Sportster® Classic solo seat
Trail 117 mm (4.6 inches)
Wheels Black, Laced Steel wheels with chrome spokes and black hubs

Dry Weight 247.2 kg (545.0 pounds)
Fuel Capacity 12.49 litres (3.30 gallons)
Ground Clearance 99 mm (3.9 inches)
Oil Capacity 2.60 litres (0.17 quarts)
Overall Length 2,179 mm (85.8 inches)
Seat Height 653 mm (25.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight Incl Oil Gas Etc 254.9 kg (562.0 pounds)

Color Options Vivid Black, Black Denim, Midnight Pearl/Cool Blue Pearl, Midnight Pearl/Brilliant Silver Pearl
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
Light 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam

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