Cool-Motorcycle reviews Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 2008

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Wrap your first around the drag-style handlebar and hang on to a motorcycle that doesn’t know the meaning of enough.
For 2008 you have the option of the full, serialized Anniversary treatment shown here. But even before the 105th came along, the 1200 Custom had earned its place in history.

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The most powerful engine in the Sportster line gets the full chrome treatment here, along with a vibration isolation system. You ride with forward controls. There’s a sleek 4.5-gallon fuel tank. Chrome bullet headlamp and handlebar riser. So much custom, you’ll want to share. So a two-up seat comes standard.

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Key Features

• Blck powder-coated engine (including cylinder heads) with chrome covers.
• Chrome, Laced Steel front wheel
• Chrome, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum rear wheel
• Forward-mounted foot controls
• Chrome, pull-back riser
• Chrome bullet headlamp

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

• Length: 90.3 in.
• Seat Height-Laden: 26.5 in.
• Seat Height-Unladen: 28.0 in.
• Ground Clearance: 4.4 in.
• Rake Steering Head/Trail: 30.1° / 4.70 in.
• Wheelbase: 60.4 in.
• Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal.
• Oil Capacity: 2.8 qt.
• Dry Weight: 562.0 lbs.
• Running Order: 589.0 lbs.

Powertrain

• Engine: Air-cooled, Evolution®
• Displacement: 73.40 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 / 42.0 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: Chrome, Laced/Silver
• Rear Wheel: Chrome, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum
• Front Tire Size: MH90-21 54H
• 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, 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; Red Hot Sunglo (New); Two-Tone Flame Blue Pearl/Pewter Pearl (New); Two-Tone Red Hot Sunglo/Smokey Gold (New); Two-Tone Vivid Black/Mirage Orange Pearl; Two-Tone Black Ice/Blue Ice (Custom Color Available October through December 2008)

Optional Equipment
Security System Option

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Cool-Motorcycle reviews Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 2008