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

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • 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."