Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom (1995 – 97)

The Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom marks a triumphant return to its roots as a lightweight, high-performance machine.

With its 1200cc engine, the Sportster Custom boasts a potent blend of power and character, delivering a thrilling riding experience that’s equal parts agile and menacing.

New features abound on this bike, including adjustable sporting suspension, 13-spoke cast aluminum wheels shod in Dunlop K591 tires, flat handlebars, and a sport-styled seat with embroidered logo – all designed to unleash the Sportster’s true potential.

Whether you crave the thrill of carving canyon roads or simply want to experience the raw excitement of riding a Harley-Davidson without compromise, the XL 1200C Sportster Custom is the ultimate expression of what it means to ride free.

Key Specifications

Engine Type	Four stroke, 45 V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Engine Capacity	1199 cc / 73.2 cub in.
Max Power	58.5 hp / 42.6 kW @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque	87 Nm / @ 3900 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 Litres / 4.5 gal
Weight (Wet/Kerb)	589 lbs / 267 kg
Seat Height	28.0 inches / 710.0 mm

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All Specifications

Make & Model

Model	Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom
Year	1995 – 97

Engine

Engine Type	Four stroke, 45 V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Displacement	1199 cc / 73.2 cub in.
Bore x Stroke	88.8 x 96.8 mm
Compression Ratio	9.7:1
Max Horsepower	58.5 hp / 42.6 kW @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque	87 Nm / @ 3900 rpm
Engine Management System	Carburetor
Cooling System	Air cooled,

Performance

Top Speed

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Transmission

Gearbox	5 Speed
Gear Ratios	1st 9.647 9.315 9.004 2nd 6.891 6.653 6.432 3rd 5.125 4.948 4.783 4th 4.248 4.102 3.9655th 3.643 3.517 3.400
Final Drive	Belt

Electrical & Electronics System

Starter

Electric

Chassis & Suspension

Frame Type	Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded
Front Suspension	39mm Forks
Rear Suspension	Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload
Rake	30
Trail	107 mm / 4.2 in

Wheels & Brakes

Front Tire Size	D402F MH90-21 54H
Rear Tire Size	D401 150/80B16 71H
Front Brakes	Single 292mm discs 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper

Dimension & Weights

Seat Height	28.0 inches / 710.0 mm
Wheelbase	1534 / 60.4 in
Ground Clearance	110 mm / 4.3 in
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 Litres / 4.5 gal
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight	589 lbs / 267 kg
Dry Weight	251 kg / 554 lbs

Features

Adjustable sporting suspension (fully-adjustable spring-and-damping)
13-spoke cast aluminum wheels
Dunlop K591 Sport Elite tires
Flat, sport-styled handlebars
Sport-styled seat with textured insert and embroidered logo
Larger 3.3 gallon fuel tank
Dual front floating-disc brakes
1200cc Evolutions motor
Five-speed transmission
Spring-and-damping-adjustable suspension components
Showa suspension system
Wide range of suspension adjustments
Quick turn-in and loads of ground clearance
Grippy Dunlop K591 tires
High-performance braking system
Smooth, torquey power delivery

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