2008 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 105th Anniversary Edition
For 2008 you have the option of the full, serialized Anniversary treatment shown here. But even before the 105th came along, the 1200 Custom had earned its place in history. The most powerful engine in the Sportster® line gets the full chrome treatment here, along with a vibration isolation system. You ride with forward controls. There’s a sleek 4.5-gallon fuel tank. Chrome bullet headlamp and handlebar riser. So much custom, you’ll want to share. So a two-up seat comes standard.
Base MSRP $11,595
FEATURES:
XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 105th Anniversary Edition features:
• Rubber-mounted XL Evolution 1200cc engine
• Black powder-coated engine with chrome treatment
• NEW tank decoration and cloisonné
• Chrome Laced Steel 21-inch front wheel
• Chrome Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum 16-inch rear wheel
• Wide polished handlebar on chrome pull-back risers
• One-piece, two-up Sportster Classic seat
• Chrome Staggered Shorty Dual exhaust
• Low-Profile rear shocks
• Forward foot controls
• Chrome bullet headlight
• Polished fuel tank console
• 4.5-gallon fuel tank
• Optional Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced wheels
• Optional Smart Security System
SPECIFICATIONS:
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 System 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 39 mm
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Wheels5(Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum option):
• Front Chrome, Laced Steel
21 in. x 2.15 in. (533.40 mm x 54.61 mm)
• Rear Chrome, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum
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)
SUSPRNTION TRAVEL
• Front Wheel 5.69 in. (144.53 mm)
• Rear Wheel 2.12 in. (53.85 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: 31°
Fuel Economy (EPA urban/highway test): 42/57 mpg (5.60/4.13 L /100 km)
DIMENSIONS
Length 90.30 in. (2293.62 mm)
Overall Width 32.70 in. (830.58 mm)
Overall Height 45.70 in. (1160.78 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden 26.50 in. (673.10 mm)
• Unladen 28 in. (711.20 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.40 in. (111.76 mm)
Rake (steering head) 30.1°
Fork Angle 30.1°
Trail 4.70 in. (119.38 mm)
Wheelbase 60.40 in. (1534.16 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series, blackwall):
• Front – D402F MH90-21 54H
• Rear – D401 150/80B16 71H
Fuel Capacity (warning light at approximately 1 gal.) 4.5 gal. (17.03 L)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3.60 qts. (3.41 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)
WEIGHT
• As Shipped 562 lbs. (254.92 kg)
• In Running Order 589 lbs. (267.17 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 (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals,
engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings,
security system (optional)
STYLING/CONVENIENCE
Engine Trim Black powder-coated engine with chrome treatment covers
Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Fenders and Supports
• Front Sport fender with painted brace supports
• Rear Full coverage fender with chrome supports
Foot Supports and Controls
• Rider Forward-mounted footpegs with brake & shift levers
• Passenger Standard footpegs
Handlebar Style Stainless steel, low-rise
Seat Type and Style One-piece, two-up 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, Pewter Pearl, White Gold Pearl, Dark Blue Pearl (new), Candy Red Sunglo (new),
Sunset Yellow Pearl (new), Pacific Blue Pearl/Vivid Black (new), Crimson Red Sunglo/Candy
Red Sunglo (new), Vivid Black/Mirage Orange Pearl (new), Copperhead Pearl/Red Hot11 (new),
Golden Glow/Black Glow11 (new), Purple Haze11 (new), Anniversary Copper Pearl/Vivid Black (new)
WARANTY
Warranty 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 km),
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter
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