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GENERAL INFORMATION	XL1200L Sportster® 1200 Lo...	XL1200L Sportster® 1200 Lo...
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson	Harley-Davidson

Model Year	2011	2011

Model	XL1200L Sportster® 1200 Low	XL1200L Sportster® 1200 Low

M.S.R.P.	Request a Quote	Request a Quote

DIMENSIONS
Length	89.1 in. (2,263 mm)	89.1 in. (2,263 mm)

Weight	Dry: 557 lbs. (252.7 kg) Running Order: 581 lbs. (263.5 kg)	Dry: 557 lbs. (252.7 kg) Running Order: 581 lbs. (263.5 kg)

Ground Clearance	4.4 in. (111.8 mm)	4.4 in. (111.8 mm)

Wheelbase	60.1 in. (1,527 mm)	60.1 in. (1,527 mm)

Seat Height	Laden: 26.3 in. (668 mm) Unladen: 28 in. (711.2 mm)	Laden: 26.3 in. (668 mm) Unladen: 28 in. (711.2 mm)

ENGINE
Engine	Evolution®	Evolution®

Displacement	73.3 ci (1,201 cc)	73.3 ci (1,201 cc)

Bore x Stroke	3.5 x 3.81 in. (88.9 x 96.8 mm)	3.5 x 3.81 in. (88.9 x 96.8 mm)

Torque	79 ft. lbs. (107.1 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm	79 ft. lbs. (107.1 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm

Compression Ratio	9.7:1	9.7:1

Fuel System	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

Fuel Capacity	4.5 gal. (17 l)	4.5 gal. (17 l)

MPG Rating	57 highway / 42 city	57 highway / 42 city

Clutch	Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath	Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Cooling	Air	Air

Exhaust	Chrome, staggered shorty with dual mufflers	Chrome, staggered shorty with dual mufflers

Oil Capacity	2.8 qt. (2.7 l)	2.8 qt. (2.7 l)

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed	5-speed

Primary Drive	Chain, 38/57 ratio	Chain, 38/57 ratio

Final Drive	Carbon fiber belt	Carbon fiber belt

Gear Ratios	1st: 9.315 2nd: 6.653 3rd: 4.948 4th: 4.102 5th: 3.517	1st: 9.315 2nd: 6.653 3rd: 4.948 4th: 4.102 5th: 3.517

BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes	2-piston front, 1-piston rear	2-piston front, 1-piston rear

Wheels	Front & Rear: Black, 13-spoke cast aluminum	Front & Rear: Black, 13-spoke cast aluminum

Tires	Front: 100/90-19 57H Rear: 150/80B16 71H	Front: 100/90-19 57H Rear: 150/80B16 71H

OPERATIONAL
Rake	30.1°	30.1°

Trail	4.6 in. (116.8 mm)	4.6 in. (116.8 mm)

OTHER
Colors	Vivid Black, Cool Blue Pearl, Merlot Sunglo (see Options for color pricing)	Vivid Black, Cool Blue Pearl, Merlot Sunglo (see Options for color pricing)

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