Allround · 1968
XLH Sportster
Technical Overview
1968 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Harley-Davidson's allround motorcycle platform, the 1968 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster pairs a 883 cc (53.9 cu in) v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1967 to 1969, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 883.0 ccm (53.88 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Fuel System Carburettor
Fuel Control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic
Rear Suspension Swingarm with coil-over shocks
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Black/white
Light Aluminum headlight
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