The Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Custom->ke1818 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->ke300 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.
2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200C Custom
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- Model: 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200C Custom
- Engine/Motor: Evolution V-Twin powertrain
- Transmission: five-speed transmission
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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 |
|
Fuel Capacity (U.S. gals/liters) |
4.5/17 |
Weight as Shipped (lbs./kg) |
553/251 |
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 |
Wheels: |
Chrome 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum |
• Front |
16 in. x 3 in. (406.4 mm x 76.2 mm) |
• Rear |
16 in. x 3 in. (406.4 mm x 76.2 mm) |
Brakes: |
|
• Caliper Type |
Dual-piston front, single-piston rear |
• Rotor Type |
Patented, uniform expansion rotors |
Suspension Travel: |
|
• Front Wheel |
4.12 in. (105 mm) |
• Rear Wheel |
2.12 in. (54 mm) |
Quotes
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."