Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two relies on a 1201.3 cc (73.3 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 99 Nm (73 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-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 Seventy-Two measures 251.7 kg (555 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 1,524 mm (60 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 7.95-liter (2.1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 162 km (101 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2013 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~162 km (101 mi)
Engine
Displacement1201.3 ccm (73.30 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsAir-cooled, Evolution®
Torque99.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Compression9.7:1
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
DrivelinePrimary chain, 57/38 ratio
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)
ExhaustChrome, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers
Chassis
Rake30.1°
Trail135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase1524 mm (60.0 inches)
Ground Clearance119 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front TyreMH90-21
Rear Tyre150/80-B16
Front BrakesSingle disc. Dual-piston
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single-piston
WheelsChrome Steel Laced
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight247.2 kg (545.0 pounds)
Weight incl.251.7 kg (555.0 pounds)
Seat Height676 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2271 mm (89.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity7.95 litres (2.10 US gallons)
Oil Capacity2.60 litres (2.75 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsHard Candy Lucky Green Flake, Hard Candy Coloma Gold Flake, Hard Candy Big Red Flake, Chrome Yellow Pearl, Big Blue Pearl, Black Denim.
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
Brake setup is worth comparing if you ride in traffic, mountains or with a passenger.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
