
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Nightster XL1200N SpecificationsEngine
   Engine3 Air-cooled, Evolution®
   Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters;      two valves per cylinder
   Bore x Stroke 3.50 in. x 3.81 in.(88.90 mm x 96.82 mm)
   Displacement3 73.30 cu. in. (1200 cc)
   Compression Ratio 9.7:1
   Fuel System4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
   Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
   Lubrication System Dry-sump
 
Drivetrain
   Primary Drive Chain, 57/38 ratio
   Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio
   Clutch Multi-plate, wet
   Transmission 5-speed
   U.S. Gear Ratios (overall):
   • 1st 9.315
   • 2nd 6.653
   • 3rd 4.948
   • 4th 4.102
   • 5th 3.517
 
Chassis
   Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
   Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded
   Front Forks 39 mm
   Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
 
Wheels5: Black, Laced Steel
   • Front 19 in. x 2.50 in. (482.60 mm x 63.50 mm)
   • Rear 16 in. x 3 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm)
 
Brakes:
   • Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
   • Rotor Type Patented, uniform expansion rotors
   (diameter x width):
   • Front 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm)
   • Rear 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)
 
   Suspension Travel:
   • Front Wheel 3.62 in. (91.95 mm)
   • Rear Wheel 1.63 in. (41.40 mm)
 
Performance
   Engine Torque6 (per SAE J1349):
   • North America 79 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm (107.11 Nm @ 4000 rpm)
   Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
   • Right 29°
   • Left 30°
 
(EPA urban/highway test)
42/57 mpg (5.60/4.13 L/100 km)