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2009 Harley-Davidson® XL1200L Sportster® 1200 Low 2009 Harley-Davidson® XL1200L Sportster® 1200 Low
   2009 Harley-Davidson® XL1200L Sportster® 1200 Low    2009 Harley-Davidson® XL1200L Sportster® 1200 Low


General
Year 2009 2009
Manufacturer Harley-Davidson® Harley-Davidson®
Model Name XL1200L Sportster® 1200 Low XL1200L Sportster® 1200 Low
Trim Name Base Base
Generic Type (Primary) Cruiser Cruiser
Dimensions
Overall Length 89.10 in. (2263.14 mm) 89.10 in. (2263.14 mm)
Overall Width 35.20 in. (894.08 mm) 35.20 in. (894.08 mm)
Overall Height 46.80 in. (1188.72 mm) 46.80 in. (1188.72 mm)
Seat Height 26.30 in. (668.02 mm) Laden / 28 in. (711.20 mm) Unladen 26.30 in. (668.02 mm) Laden / 28 in. (711.20 mm) Unladen
Ground Clearance 4.40 in. (111.76 mm) 4.40 in. (111.76 mm)
Rake (steering head) (deg) 29.6° 29.6°
Fork Angle: 29.6° Angle: 29.6°
Trail 4.70 in. (119.38 mm) 4.70 in. (119.38 mm)
Wheelbase 59.70 in. (1516.38 mm) 59.70 in. (1516.38 mm)
Front Tire D401F 100/90-19 57H (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, blackwall) D401F 100/90-19 57H (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, blackwall)
Rear Tire D401 150/80B16 71H (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, blackwall) D401 150/80B16 71H (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, blackwall)
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17.03 L) (warning light at approximately 1 gal.) 4.5 gal. (17.03 L) (warning light at approximately 1 gal.)
Oil capacity 2.80 qts. (2.65 L) (w/filter) 2.80 qts. (2.65 L) (w/filter)
Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L) Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)
Weights
Weight, As Shipped 557 lbs. (252.65 kg) 557 lbs. (252.65 kg)
Weight, In Running Order 581 lbs. (263.54 kg) 581 lbs. (263.54 kg)
GVWR 1000 lbs. (453.59 kg) 1000 lbs. (453.59 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating, Front 335 lbs. (151.95 kg) 335 lbs. (151.95 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating, Rear 665 lbs. (301.64 kg) 665 lbs. (301.64 kg)
Engine
Engine Air-cooled, Evolution® Air-cooled, Evolution®
Valve train Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore 3.50 in. (88.90 mm) 3.50 in. (88.90 mm)
Stroke 3.812 in. (96.82 mm) 3.812 in. (96.82 mm)
Displacement 73.40 cu. in. (1200 cu. cm) 73.40 cu. in. (1200 cu. cm)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.7:1
Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type Paper cartridge type
Lubrication Dry-sump Dry-sump
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 57/38 ratio Chain, 57/38 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio Belt, 68/29 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet 9-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed 5-speed
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
Chassis Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Fork 39 mm 39 mm
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Wheels & Tires
Front Wheel Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum, 19 in. x 2.15 in. (482.60 mm x 54.61 mm) Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum, 19 in. x 2.15 in. (482.60 mm x 54.61 mm)
Rear Wheel Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum, 16 in. x 3 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm) Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum, 16 in. x 3 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm)
Brakes
Brakes, Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
Brake System Type Patented, uniform expansion rotors Patented, uniform expansion rotors
Front braking system 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm) 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm)
Rear braking system 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm) 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension
Front Suspension 4.12 in. (104.65 mm) 4.12 in. (104.65 mm)
Rear Suspension 2.12 in. (53.85 mm) 2.12 in. (53.85 mm)
Performance
Engine Torque 79 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm (107.12 NM @ 4000 rpm) (per SAE J1349) 79 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm (107.12 NM @ 4000 rpm) (per SAE J1349)
Lean Angle, Right (deg.) 31° (per SAE J1168) 31° (per SAE J1168)
Lean Angle, Left (deg.) 30° (per SAE J1168) 30° (per SAE J1168)
Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy 42/57 mpg (5.60/4.13 L/100 km) 42/57 mpg (5.60/4.13 L/100 km)
Electric
Battery Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca (per Battery Council International Rating) Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca (per Battery Council International Rating)
Charging System Single-phase, 30-amp system (357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V) Single-phase, 30-amp system (357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V)
Starter 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lighting Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
Tail Light Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W) Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W)