At the heart of the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom custom - cruiser motorcycle, Harley-Davidson relies on a 1199.6 cc (73.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 107.3 Nm (79.1 lb-ft) at 4,000 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 XL1200C Sportster Custom measures 267.2 kg (589 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 711 mm (28 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,534 mm (60.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.11 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 414 km (257 miles) between fill-ups.
Theoretical Range
~414 km (257 mi)
Engine
Displacement1199.6 ccm (73.20 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Torque107.3 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 79.1 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM
Compression9.7:1
Bore x Stroke88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.11 litres/100 km (24.3 km/l or 57.23 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases95.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustChrome, staggered shorty duals
Chassis
Rake30.1°
Rear SuspensionPRICING
Wheelbase1534 mm (60.4 inches)
Ground Clearance112 mm (4.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-H19
Rear Tyre150/80-B16
Front BrakesSingle disc. Dual-piston
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single-piston
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight254.9 kg (562.0 pounds)
Weight incl.267.2 kg (589.0 pounds)
Seat Height711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2294 mm (90.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Other
Color OptionsVivid black, black cherry pearl, fire red pearl, deep cobalt pearl, Pacific blue pearl (new), pewter pearl (new), yellow pearl, white gold pearl (new), two-tone olive pearl and vivid black (new), two-tone black cherry pearl and pewter pearl (new), two-ton
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
