At the heart of the 2020 Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom custom - cruiser motorcycle, Harley-Davidson features a 1202 cc (73.4 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 67 HP (48.9 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 99 Nm (73 lb-ft) at 3,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 55.7 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (3,750 rpm) and peak power (6,000 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the 1200 Custom measures 268 kg (591 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 725 mm (28.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,530 mm (60.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.23 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 325 km (202 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
55.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.25 HP/kg (4 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,750–6,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~325 km (202 mi)
Engine
Displacement1202.0 ccm (73.35 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsEvolution®
Power67.0 HP (48.9 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Torque99.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs) @ 3750 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
LubricationDry sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.23 litres/100 km (19.1 km/l or 44.98 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases121.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustChrome, staggered, shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Chassis
Rake30.0°
Trail107 mm (4.2 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks
Wheelbase1530 mm (60.2 inches)
Ground Clearance105 mm (4.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/90-B16
Rear Tyre150/80-B16
Front BrakesSingle disc. Dual piston. ABS.
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Dual piston. ABS.
WheelsBlack Steel Laced
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight255.0 kg (562.2 pounds)
Weight incl.268.0 kg (590.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2627 HP/kg
Seat Height725 mm (28.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2225 mm (87.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Oil Capacity2.60 litres (2.75 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMidnight Blue, River Rock Grey, River Rock Grey/Vivid Black, Billiard Red/Vivid Black
InstrumentsHandlebar-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
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