2008 Harley-Davidson XR1200 Preview

Key features & technical highlights

2008 Harley-Davidson XR1200

Styling and Ergonomics

• Styling and livery inspired by the legendary Harley-Davidson XR750 flat track racer
• Wide, black handlebars for dirt track looks and superb control
• Semi-Rearset footrests for excellent cornering clearance
• Seat height 774.7mm unladen (741.7mm laden with 81.7 Kg rider weight)
• Ergonomics designed around average height European male rider
• Standard pillion seat and passenger footrests

Powertrain, Intake and Exhaust

• Isolation-mounted high torque 1200cc Evolution® V-Twin engine finished in silver powder-coat
• Downdraft Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and electronically controlled active intake system
• Upswept, high-volume 2-1-2 ’Straight shot’ exhaust system finished in satin chrome
• Precision oil-cooled cylinder heads

2008 Harley-Davidson XR1200

Wheels, Brakes and Tyres

• Unique, lightweight cast wheels with a Flat Track inspired 3-spoke design, finished in black
• Powerful Nissin® dual front brakes with 4 piston callipers and 292mm patented uniform expansion rotors
• Dunlop® Qualifier D209 tyres developed specifically for the XR1200 (front 120/70ZR18; rear 180/55ZR17)
• Sport-tuned Showa® suspension featuring 43mm inverted front forks and pre-load adjustable twin rear shock absorbers

Additional Features

• Unique compact instruments with prominent white faced tachometer, digital speedometer, dual trip meter and clock
• Aircraft style aluminium alloy fuel filler
• Harley-Davidson® hands free Smart Security System
• Hazard warning lights operated by turn signal controls

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