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2018 Harley-Davidson® XL1200C Sportster® 1200 Custom 2018 Harley-Davidson® XL1200C Sportster® 1200 Custom
2018 Harley-Davidson® XL1200C Sportster® 1200 Custom 2018 Harley-Davidson® XL1200C Sportster® 1200 Custom


General
Year 2018 2018
Manufacturer Harley-Davidson® Harley-Davidson®
Model Name XL1200C Sportster® 1200 Custom XL1200C Sportster® 1200 Custom
Trim Name Base Base
Generic Type (Primary) Cruiser Cruiser
Engine
Engine Air-cooled, Evolution® Air-cooled, Evolution®
Bore 3.5 in. (88.9 mm) 3.5 in. (88.9 mm)
Stroke 3.8 in. (96.8 mm) 3.8 in. (96.8 mm)
Displacement 1,202 cc (73.4 cu in) 1,202 cc (73.4 cu in)
Compression Ratio 10:01 10:01
Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Exhaust Chrome, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers Chrome, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 38/57 ratio Chain, 38/57 ratio
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st 9.315 9.315
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd 6.653 6.653
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd 4.948 4.948
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th 4.102 4.102
Gear Ratios (overall) 5th 3.517 3.517
Chassis
Wheel Type, Front Black Steel Laced Black Steel Laced
Wheels Type, Rear Black Steel Laced Black Steel Laced
Brakes, Caliper Type Dual-piston front, Dual-piston rear Dual-piston front, Dual-piston rear
Performance
Engine Torque Testing Method J1349 J1349
Engine Torque 73 ft-lb 73 ft-lb
Engine Torque (rpm) 3,750 3,750
Lean Angle, Right (deg.) 26.2 26.2
Lean Angle, Left (deg.) 28.3 28.3
Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy 48 mpg 48 mpg
Electric
Lighting High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional)
Gauges 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 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
Dimensions
Length 87.6 in. (2,225 mm) 87.6 in. (2,225 mm)
Seat Height, Laden 26.6 in. (676 mm) 26.6 in. (676 mm)
Seat Height, Unladen 28.5 in. (725 mm) 28.5 in. (725 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.1 in. (105 mm) 4.1 in. (105 mm)
Rake (steering head) (deg) 30 30
Trail 4.2 in. (107 mm) 4.2 in. (107 mm)
Wheelbase 60.2 in. (1,530 mm) 60.2 in. (1,530 mm)
Tires, Front Specification 130/90B16 73H 130/90B16 73H
Tires, Rear Specification 150/80B16 77H 150/80B16 77H
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17 l) 4.5 gal. (17 l)
Oil capacity 2.8 qt. (2.6 l) 2.8 qt. (2.6 l)
Weight, As Shipped 562 lb. (255 kg) 562 lb. (255 kg)
Weight, In Running Order 591 lb. (268 kg) 591 lb. (268 kg)