2008 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster
The dark recesses of the Sportster® soul are still intact. Check out the old school fork gaiters. The drilled metal pieces. The rear fender is chopped and clean, thanks to new stop-turn tail lights and a side-mount license plate. A low suspension puts the seat at just over 25”, right for prowling back alleys. And because a clenched fist hits only as hard as the muscle behind it, the Nightster™ gets the 1200cc Evolution® V-Twin engine. Rubber-mounted in the narrow, nimble Sportster® frame and finished with shades of dark. In other words, it’ll put the edge back on a blade.
Base MSRP $9,695
New on Sportster for 2008
New Graphics: New tank graphics are featured on the XL 883, XL 883 Low, XL 883C Custom, XL 1200R Roadster and XL 1200C Custom.
105th Anniversary Edition: A limited-edition, serialized XL 1200C Custom 105th Anniversary Edition and XL 1200L Low 105th Anniversary Edition will be available in 2008 (see separate release for details on the 105th Anniversary package).
FEATURES:
• Rubber-mounted XL Evolution 1200cc engine
• Medium Gray powder-coated engine with polished covers
• Black laced steel wheels, 19-inch front / 16-inch rear
• Black low-rise handlebar
• Sportster Classic solo seat
• Chrome Slash Cut Staggered Shorty Dual exhaust
• Black mid-mount foot controls
• Lowest-Profile rear shocks
• Lowest-Profile front forks
• Classic 3.3-gallon fuel tank
• Black front forks with gaiters
• Bullet hole belt guard and front fender supports
• Side-mount license plate holder
• Combination rear brake/tail/turn lights
• Lowered front and rear suspension
• Optional Smart Security System
SPECIFICATIONS:
2008 harley-davidson® specifications1 sportster® XL 1200N Sportster® 1200 Nightster™
ENGINE
Engine Air-cooled, Evolution®
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic,
self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.50 in. (88.90 mm) x 3.81 in. (96.77 mm)
Displacement 73.20 cu. in. (1200 cu. cm)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Fuel System4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
Lubrication System Dry-sump
DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Chain, 57/38 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S. HDI JPN
• 1st 9.315 9.004 9.004
• 2nd 6.653 6.432 6.432
• 3rd 4.948 4.783 4.783
• 4th 4.102 3.965 3.965
• 5th 3.517 3.400 3.400
CHASIS
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swing Arm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 35 mm
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Wheels:
• Front Black, Laced Steel
19 in. x 2.50 in. (482.60 mm x 63.50 mm)
• Rear Black, Laced Steel
16 in. x 3 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm)
Brakes
• Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
• Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
• Front 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension Travel
• Front Wheel 3.62 in. (91.95 mm)
• Rear Wheel 1.63 in. (41.40 mm)
PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque (per SAE J1349):
• North America 79 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm (107.12 NM @ 4000 rpm)
• World 75 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (101.70 NM @ 3500 rpm)
• Japan 66 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (89.50 NM @ 3500 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168): Right: 29° Left: 30°
Fuel Economy(EPA urban/highway test): 42/57 mpg (5.60/4.13 L /100 km)
DIMENSIONS
Length 85.80 in. (2179.32 mm)
Overall Width 36.40 in. (924.56 mm)
Overall Height 43.60 in. (1107.44 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2 25.30 in. (642.62 mm)
• Unladen 26.30 in. (668.02 mm)
Ground Clearance 3.90 in. (99.06 mm)
Rake (steering head) 29.6°
Fork Angle 29.6°
Trail 4.60 in. (116.84 mm)
Wheelbase 60 in. (1524 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series, blackwall):
• Front – D401F 100/90-19 57H
• Rear – D401 150/80B16 71H
Fuel Capacity (warning light at approximately 0.80 gal.) 3.3 gal. (12.49 L)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3.60 qts. (3.41 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)
Weight
• As Shipped 545 lbs. (247.21 kg)
• In Running Order 562 lbs. (254.92 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1000 lbs. (453.59 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating:
• Front 335 lbs. (151.95 kg)
• Rear 665 lbs. (301.64 kg)
ELECTRIC
Battery Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca
(per Battery Council International Rating)
Charging Single-phase, 30-amp system
(357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W per lamp
• Turn Signal Lights 28W self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals,
engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings,
security system (optional)
STYLING/CONVENIENCE
Engine Trim Medium gray, with polished treatment
Exhaust System Chrome, slash-cut exhaust with dual mufflers
Fenders and Supports
• Front Chopped, with black brackets/lightning holes
• Rear Chopped, with black supports
Foot Supports and Controls
• Rider Mid-mounted footpegs with brake & shift levers
Handlebar Style Black, low-rise
Seat Type and Style One-piece, solo Sportster® classic
Fork Lock Common with ignition key
Hazard Warning Integrated into turn signal controls
Smart Security System Next-generation hands-free security fob;
operates based on proximity to vehicle
COLORS
Vivid Black, Suede Blue Pearl/Vivid Black, Olive Pearl Denim/ Black Denim (new),
Brilliant Silver Denim/Black Denim, Mirage Orange Pearl/Vivid Black
WARANTY
Warranty 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter
1 Vehicles depicted may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered. Specifications and prices listed may differ from specifications and prices of vehicles manufactured and delivered. All product descriptions (including depictions, specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and competitive comparisons) are based on available information at the time of publication. Although such descriptions are believed correct, errors and hanges can occur and
complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Harley-Davidson may make changes at any time to prices and specifications, and may change or discontinue models, without notice and without incurring any obligation.
- Harley Davidson Sportster History
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