The Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Custom is as all-American as any bike can get. Built for the long and winding roads of the country, this custom cruiser was designed with the idea of being an all-around companion for the most ardent of riders.
A wide front end and chunky 16" tire gives the new Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom a strong and contemporary stance. It features plenty of all the trademark Harley amenities, including new wheels, a pull-back handlebar, and a reshaped LED tail lamp. All these elements give the Sportster 1200 Custom an exciting new look that should be an eye candy to a lot of riders. The headlamp offers a reshaped classic Sporter "eyebrow" look while the taillight comes with a new shape that features a bright, low-maintenance LED element. The pull-back handlebar, a critical piece of Harley’s design engineering, is mounted on a curved riser that likewise incorporates an LED warning light display. The bike is then finished off with a pair of chrome, 5-Spoke cast aluminum wheels on the front and rear and wrapped in Michelin Scorcher “31” tires.
In terms of powertrain, the Sportster 1200 Custom is far from a push-over, thanks to a mighty and rubber mounted 1200cc Evolution V-Twin powertrain with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and mated to a five-speed transmission and a dual staggered exhaust system.
On top of all of its features, the Sportster 1200 Custom also comes with an H-D1 factory customization, a new opportunity that allows the customer to choose from seven option categories to optimize fit, function and style. By selecting from available factory-installed wheels, handlebars, seats, paint, foot control position, security system, and engine finish, the customer can create a 1200 Custom that is a truly personalized motorcycle that oozes of power and attitude.
Find out more about the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom after the jump.
Model Highlights
Chrome, 5-Spoke cast aluminum wheels front
and rear
Michelin Scorcher “31” tires
Wider fork spacing and polished
triple clamps
Reshaped classic Sportster “eyebrow”
over the headlamp
Taillight is smaller and has a new shape with a
bright, low-maintenance LED element
Front suspension rates are re-tuned to match
the new tire/wheel combination. 39 mm front
fork with 30 degrees rake.
Pull-back handlebar mounted on a curved riser
incorporates an LED warning light display
Polished forward foot controls
Two-up seat is standard with 26.5 inch laden
seat height
4.5-gallon fuel tank offers long riding range
Powertrain finished in black powdercoat with
chrome covers
Key Features
Evolution V-Twin powertrain with Electronic
Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Rubber-mounted powertrain to reduce vibration
5-Speed transmission
Dual staggered exhaust
Disc brakes
Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer
Optional Harley-Davidson Smart Security
System with hands-free security fob
Specifications
Engine
Air-cooled, Evolution
Displacement (in./cc)
73.3/1200
Fuel System
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Transmission
5-speed
Miles Per Gallon
48 MPG combined City/Hwy
Length (in./mm)
87.4/2220
Seat Height (laden) (in./mm)
26.6/676
Wheelbase (in./mm)
59.9/1521
Tire
Michelin Scorcher “31”
front and rear
• Front
Scorcher “31”
130/90B16 72H
• Rear
Scorcher “31”
150/80B16 77H
Wheel
• Front
Chrome 5-Spoke
Cast Aluminum
16 in. x 3 in.
(406.4 mm x 76.2 mm)
• Rear
Chrome 5-Spoke
Cast Aluminum
16 in. x 3 in.
(406.4 mm x 76.2 mm)
• Optional Style
Black Contrast Cut 5-Spoke
Cast Aluminum; Steel Laced;
Black Steel Laced
Infosport Bike----"A wide forehead and thick 16-inch tires, the new Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom a strong and modern attitude. Introduced as a mid-year 2012, Harley-Davidson model line-up, the 1200 has new custom wheels, handlebars, pull back, and a redesigned rear light LEDs. Although these elements combine to give a new look 1200 Custom, the 1200 also measures the adjustment early factory H-D1, a new option that allows customers to choose among seven possible categories to optimize the fit, function and style. Choosing from the available factory-installed wheels, handlebars, seats, paint, the pedal position, the security system and the engine is completed, the customer can create a custom 1200, which is a bike truly personal."
I love the sporty look of this bike, aside from that it has that impressive engine specification that will truly catch our rider’s attention and taste.
Posted on
01.13.2012 @ 02:36