1975 Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster

Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster
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General motorcycle information

Model
Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster
Year
1975
Category
Classic
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
61.02 cubic inches (1000.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
61.0 horsepowers (45.5 kiloWatts) at 6200 RPM
Torque
52.01 pound-foot/lbf-ft (70.51 Nm / 7.19 kgf-m) at 3800 RPM
Compression
9:1
Bore x stroke
4.94 x 5.91 inches (81.0 x 96.8 mm)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
-
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
Electric and kick
Fuel consumption
4.70 litres/100 km, 21.3 km/l or 50.0 mpg
Top speed
-

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
29.6°
Front tyre
90/90-R19
Rear tyre
100/90-R18
Front brake
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
17.82 inches (292.0 mm)
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Rear brakes diameter
12.39 inches (203.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
537.9 pounds (244.0 kg)
Seat height
-
Wheelbase
90.7 inches (1485 mm)
Overall length
135.2 inches (2216 mm)
Overall width
49.6 inches (812 mm)
Overall height
65.1 inches (1066 mm)
Ground clearance
11.2 inches (184 mm)
Fuel capacity
2.20 gallons (8.3 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
0.25 gallons (0.9 litres)
Oil capacity
-

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