| General |
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Year
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2012
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2012
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Manufacturer
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Harley-Davidson®
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Harley-Davidson®
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Model Name
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XL1200V Sportster® Seventy-Two®
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XL1200V Sportster® Seventy-Two®
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Trim Name
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Base
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Base
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Generic Type (Primary)
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Standard
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Standard
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| Dimensions |
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Length
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89.4 in.
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89.4 in.
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Seat Height, Laden
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26.6 in.
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26.6 in.
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Seat Height, Unladen
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28 in.
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28 in.
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Ground Clearance
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4.7 in.
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4.7 in.
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Rake (steering head) (deg)
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30.1
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30.1
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Trail
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5.3 in.
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5.3 in.
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Wheelbase
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60 in.
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60 in.
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Tires, Front Specification
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MH90-21 54H
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MH90-21 54H
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Tires, Rear Specification
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150/80B16 71H
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150/80B16 71H
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Fuel Capacity
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2.1 gal.
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2.1 gal.
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Oil Capacity (w/filter)
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2.8 qt.
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2.8 qt.
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Weight, As Shipped
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545 lb.
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545 lb.
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Weight, In Running Order
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555 lb.
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555 lb.
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Luggage Capacity -Volume
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Luggage Capacity -Weight
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| Engine |
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Engine
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Air-cooled, Evolution®
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Air-cooled, Evolution®
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Bore
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3.5 in.
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3.5 in.
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Stroke
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3.812 in.
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3.812 in.
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Displacement
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73.3 cu in
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73.3 cu in
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Compression Ratio
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9.7:1
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9.7:1
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Fuel System
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Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
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Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
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| Drivetrain |
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Primary Drive
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Chain, 57/38 Ratio
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Chain, 57/38 Ratio
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Gear Ratios (overall) 1st
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9.315
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9.315
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Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd
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6.653
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6.653
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Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd
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4.948
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4.948
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Gear Ratios (overall) 4th
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4.102
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4.102
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Gear Ratios (overall) 5th
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3.517
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3.517
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Gear Ratios (overall) 6th
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| Chassis |
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Exhaust
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Chrome, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers
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Chrome, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers
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Wheel Type, Optional Style
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Wheel Type, Front
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Chrome Steel Laced
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Chrome Steel Laced
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Wheels Type, Rear
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Chrome Steel Laced
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Chrome Steel Laced
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Brakes, Caliper Type
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Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
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Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
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Parking Brake
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| Performance |
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Engine Torque Testing Method
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J1349
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J1349
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Engine Torque
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73 ft-lb
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73 ft-lb
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Engine Torque (rpm)
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3,500
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3,500
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Lean Angle, Right (deg.)
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28.6
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28.6
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Lean Angle, Left (deg.)
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29.8
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29.8
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Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy
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48 mpg
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48 mpg
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| Electric |
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Gauges
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Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
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Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
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