XL 1200 C Sportster Custom

2000 Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster Custom Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2000 Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster Custom features a 1199 cc (73.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 58 HP (42.3 kW) at 5,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 87 Nm (64.2 lb-ft) at 3,900 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 48.4 HP per liter and a 1,300 rpm working window between peak torque (3,900 rpm) and peak power (5,200 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the XL 1200 C Sportster Custom measures 245 kg (540 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.22 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 700 mm (27.6 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 16.7-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 175 km/h (109 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2000 to 2005, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.