1998 Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster

Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster
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General motorcycle information

Model
Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster
Year
1998
Category
Custom / cruiser
Rating
  3.4 out of 5

Engine and transmission

Displacement
73.16 cubic inches (1199.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
59.0 horsepowers (44.0 kiloWatts) at 5200 RPM
Torque
65.65 pound-foot/lbf-ft (89.00 Nm / 9.08 kgf-m) at 3900 RPM
Compression
9:1
Bore x stroke
5.42 x 5.91 inches (88.8 x 96.8 mm)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Belt
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
5.88 litres/100 km, 17.0 km/l or 40.0 mpg
Top speed
160.0 kmh (99.4 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre
80/90-19
Rear tyre
130/90-16
Front brake
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
17.82 inches (292.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
17.82 inches (292.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
491.6 pounds (223.0 kg)
Seat height
44.9 inches (736 mm)
Wheelbase
-
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
3.30 gallons (12.5 litres)
Oil capacity
-

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