Cool-Motorcycle reviews Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 2008

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This is where love of torque and love of street come together.
Long. Low. Forged from steel, dipped in chrome and perfected with 1200cc of meaty V-Twin. The lowered seat puts you close to the pavement and the action. Yet the ride is plush, thanks to a specially calibrated suspension.

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The style is classic Harley. Raw. Nothing watered down. The metal emblems on the tank just confirm what your two eyes already tell you is true. The proportions are build around the raider. The handgrips reach back to meet you at the center of the machine, joining comfort with performance. Just the way it should be.

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Key Features

• Pull-back handlebar
• One-piece chrome handlebar clamp/speedometer housing and chrome 1-in. risers
• Two-up seat with narrow nose, low forward profile, small pillon, and rear “Sportster” embroidery
• Black painted fender strut covers
• Mid-mounted controls

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

• Length: 89.1 in.
• Seat Height-Laden: 26.3 in.
• Seat Height-Unladen: 28.0 in.
• Ground Clearance: 4.4 in.
• Rake Steering Head/Trail: 29.6° / 4.70 in.
• Wheelbase: 59.7 in.
• Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal.
• Oil Capacity: 2.8 qt.
• Dry Weight: 557.0 lbs.
• Running Order: 581.0 lbs.

Powertrain

• Engine: Air-cooled, Evolution®
• Displacement: 73.4 cu. in.
• Bore x Stroke: 3.50 in. x 3.81 in.
• Engine Torque: 79.0 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm
• Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
• Miles per Gallon-ESPFI: 57 hwy / 42 city
• Primary Drive: Chain, 57/38 ratio
• Gear Ratio (overall) 1st: 9.315
• Gear Ratio (overall) 2nd: 6.653
• Gear Ratio (overall) 3rd: 4.948
• Gear Ratio (overall) 4th: 4.102
• Gear Ratio (overall) 5th: 3.517

Wheels/Tires

• Front Wheel: Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum
• Rear Wheel: Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum
• Front Tire Size: 100/90-19 57H
• Rear Tire Size: 150/80B16 71H

Electrical

• Instruments: Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
• Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings, low battery, security system

Chassis

• Brakes: Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
• Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168): 31.0° / 29.0°
• Exhaust System: Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers

Color Options
Vivid Black; Dark Blue Pearl; Flame Blue Pearl (New); Red Hot Sunglo (New); Two-Tone White Gold Pearl/Pewter Pearl; Two-Tone Black Ice/Blue Ice;

Optional Equipment
Security System Option

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Cool-Motorcycle reviews Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 2008