Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Nightster

SPECIFICATIONS:

2008 harley-davidson® specifications1 sportster® XL 1200N Sportster® 1200 Nightster™

DIMENSIONS
Length 85.80 in. (2179.32 mm)
Overall Width 36.40 in. (924.56 mm)
Overall Height 43.60 in. (1107.44 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2 25.30 in. (642.62 mm)
• Unladen 26.30 in. (668.02 mm)
Ground Clearance 3.90 in. (99.06 mm)
Rake (steering head) 29.6°
Fork Angle 29.6°
Trail 4.60 in. (116.84 mm)
Wheelbase 60 in. (1524 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series, blackwall):
• Front – D401F 100/90-19 57H
• Rear – D401 150/80B16 71H
Fuel Capacity (warning light at approximately 0.80 gal.) 3.3 gal. (12.49 L)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3.60 qts. (3.41 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)
Weight:
• As Shipped 545 lbs. (247.21 kg)
• In Running Order 562 lbs. (254.92 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1000 lbs. (453.59 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating:
• Front 335 lbs. (151.95 kg)
• Rear 665 lbs. (301.64 kg)

ENGINE
Engine3 Air-cooled, Evolution®
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic,
self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.50 in. (88.90 mm) x 3.81 in. (96.77 mm)
Displacement3 73.20 cu. in. (1200 cu. cm)
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 9-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S. HDI JPN
1st 9.315 9.004 9.004
2nd 6.653 6.432 6.432
3rd 4.948 4.783 4.783
4th 4.102 3.965 3.965
5th 3.517 3.400 3.400

CHASIS
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swing Arm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 35 mm
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Wheels5:
• Front Black, Laced Steel
19 in. x 2.50 in. (482.60 mm x 63.50 mm)
• Rear Black, Laced Steel
16 in. x 3 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm)
Brakes:
• Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
• Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
• 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 (107.12 NM @ 4000 rpm)
• World 75 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (101.70 NM @ 3500 rpm)
• Japan 66 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (89.50 NM @ 3500 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168): Right: 29° Left: 30°
Fuel Economy7(EPA urban/highway test): 42/57 mpg (5.60/4.13 L /100 km)

ELECTRIC
Battery Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca
(per Battery Council International Rating)
Charging Single-phase, 30-amp system
(357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W per lamp
• Turn Signal Lights 28W self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals,
engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings,
security system8 (optional)

STYLING/CONVENIENCE
Engine Trim Medium gray, with polished treatment
Exhaust System Chrome, slash-cut exhaust with dual mufflers
Fenders and Supports
• Front Chopped, with black brackets/lightning holes
• Rear Chopped, with black supports
Foot Supports and Controls
• Rider Mid-mounted footpegs with brake & shift levers
Handlebar Style Black, low-rise
Seat Type and Style One-piece, solo Sportster® classic
Fork Lock Common with ignition key
Hazard Warning Integrated into turn signal controls
Smart Security System Next-generation hands-free security fob;
operates based on proximity to vehicle

COLORS10
Vivid Black, Suede Blue Pearl/Vivid Black, Olive Pearl Denim/ Black Denim (new),
Brilliant Silver Denim/Black Denim, Mirage Orange Pearl/Vivid Black

WARANTY
Warranty9 24 months (unlimited mileage)