Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom (2016 – 2017)

Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom (2016 - 2017)

The Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom embodies the perfect blend of agility and attitude, combining the Sportster’s lightweight handling with the big, fat presence of a custom cruiser. Its beefy front end, wide triple clamps, and chunky tires on Chrome 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum wheels scream raw power and unbridled style.

Clean lines, chrome trim, and a stylized LED taillight converge to create an in-your-face presence that’s impossible to ignore. The front-end suspension and geometry work together seamlessly to deliver truly balanced handling, making this bike a joy to ride on twisty roads or long highway stretches.

But what really sets the Sportster Custom apart is its Evolution V-Twin powertrain, which pumps out smooth, effortless power thanks to Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI). Add to that its rubber-mounted powertrain, 5-speed transmission, and dual staggered exhaust, and you’ve got a bike that’s as much a pleasure to ride as it is to look at.

Key Specifications

Engine TypeFour stroke, 45 V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Engine Capacity1199 cc / 73.2 cub in
Max Torque107 Nm / 10.9 kgf-m / 79 ft/lb @ 3500 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity4.5 US gallons / 17.0 L
Weight (Wet/Kerb)582 lbs / 264 kg
Seat Height26.6 inches / 675.6 mm
Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom (2016 - 2017)

All Specifications

Make & Model

ModelHarley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom
Year2016 – 2017

Engine

Engine TypeFour stroke, 45 V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Displacement1199 cc / 73.2 cub in
Bore x Stroke88.8 x 96.8 mm
Compression Ratio9.7:1
Max Torque107 Nm / 10.9 kgf-m / 79 ft/lb @ 3500 rpm
Engine Management SystemElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Cooling SystemAir cooled

Performance

Top Speedn/a

Transmission

Gearbox5 Speed
Gear Ratios1st 9.315 / 2nd 6.653 / 3rd 4.948 / 4th 4.102 / 5th 3.517:1
Final DriveBelt

Electrical & Electronics System

StarterElectric

Chassis & Suspension

Frame TypeMild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctionsSwingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Suspension39 mm fork
Front Suspension Travel5.6 inches / 144 mm
Rear SuspensionCoil-over, preload dual-adjustable
Rear Suspension Travel2.1 inches / 54 mm
Rake30
Trail107 mm / 4.2 in

Wheels & Brakes

Front Wheel/Rim SizeChrome, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Front Tire SizeD402F MH90-21 54H
Rear Wheel/Rim SizeChrome, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Rear Tire SizeD401 150/80B16 71H
Front BrakesSingle 300 mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 300 mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston caliper

Dimension & Weights

Seat Height26.6 inches / 675.6 mm
Wheelbase1520 / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance110 mm / 4.3 in
Fuel Tank Capacity4.5 US gallons / 17.0 L
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight582 lbs / 264 kg

Features

  • Beefy front end
  • Wide triple clamps
  • Big fat tires on Chrome 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum wheels
  • Clean styling lines
  • Chrome trim and eyebrow
  • Stylized LED taillight
  • Front-end suspension with balanced handling
  • H-D1 factory customization process for personalization
  • Evolution V-Twin powertrain
  • Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
  • Rubber-mounted powertrain to reduce vibration
  • 5-speed transmission
  • Dual staggered exhaust
  • Disc brakes
  • Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer
  • Paint color options and H-D1 factory customization options
  • Front and rear brakes with large rotors, rigid calipers, and braided brake lines
  • Optional ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
  • Trip switch function for gear indicator and rpm display
  • Optional keyless H-D Factory Security System
  • Integrated electrical system
  • Black side covers to match bodywork finish
  • Chrome 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum wheels front and rear
  • Michelin Scorcher 31 tires
Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom (2016 - 2017)

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