At the heart of the 2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom custom - cruiser motorcycle, Harley-Davidson utilizes a 1201.3 cc (73.3 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 107.1 Nm (79 lb-ft) at 3,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) with a 9.7:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Sportster 1200 Custom measures 259.9 kg (573 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 676 mm (26.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,521 mm (59.9 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 348 km (216 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 1996 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~348 km (216 mi)
Engine
Displacement1201.3 ccm (73.30 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsAir-cooled, Evolution®
Torque107.1 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 79.0 ft.lbs) @ 3250 RPM
Compression9.7:1
Bore x Stroke88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionDigital CDI
LubricationDry sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Seat Height676 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2220 mm (87.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Oil Capacity2.60 litres (2.75 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsAnniversary Vintage Bronze/Anniversary Vintage Black, Candy Orange/Beer Bottle, Ember Red Sunglo, Big Blue Pearl, Vivid Black, custom colors
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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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
Fuel capacity helps estimate touring range and how often you may need to stop.
Brakes
Brake setup is worth comparing if you ride in traffic, mountains or with a passenger.
Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
