Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster 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 XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster measures 262.2 kg (578 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 744 mm (29.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,516 mm (59.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12.49-liter (3.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.11 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 304 km (189 miles) between fill-ups.
Theoretical Range
~304 km (189 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. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
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
Rake29.6°
Wheelbase1516 mm (59.7 inches)
Ground Clearance112 mm (4.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-H19
Rear Tyre150/80-B16
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight253.1 kg (558.0 pounds)
Weight incl.262.2 kg (578.0 pounds)
Seat Height744 mm (29.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Torque
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Transmission
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