Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight 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 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 XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight measures 257.2 kg (567 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 660 mm (26 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,519 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. 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.
Theoretical Range
~162 km (101 mi)
Engine
Displacement1201.3 ccm (73.30 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsBlacked out rubber-mounted Evolution® 1200 cc V-Twin engine with polished covers
Torque107.1 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 79.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000 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
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
DrivelinePrimary drive chain, 57/38 ratio. Final Drive Belt, 68/29 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 shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflers
Seat Height660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2250 mm (88.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity7.95 litres (2.10 US gallons)
Oil Capacity2.60 litres (2.75 US quarts)
Other
Color OptionsVivid Black, Big Blue Pearl, Chrome Yellow, H-D Orange
Instruments4-inch Speedometer mounted low and integrated into handlebar clamp; electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, LED indicator lights
ElectricalSealed lead acid battery, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca.
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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
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
