XL1200 Custom review

It's a Harley, but shinier

XL1200 Custom review
Category
Engine Capacity
1200cc
Price
£7,495.00
Pros
Harley kudos
Cons
Staid engineering

Extra chrome on the basic Sportster package. Also with a bigger front wheel. Lazier set-up suits engine better than Sport version.

Extra chrome on the basic Sportster package. Also with a bigger front wheel. Lazier set-up suits engine better than Sport version.

Extra chrome on the basic Sportster package. Also with a bigger front wheel. Lazier set-up suits engine better than Sport version.

Length (mm)2293
Tank (litres)4.5
Dryweight (kg)251
Seats2
Seat Height (mm)714
Suspension Front39mm fork
Suspension RearMild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions and MIG welded swing arm
Wheels Front21 inch laced
Wheels Rear16 inch custom silver cast
Brakes FrontDual piston 292.1mm disc
Brakes RearSingle piston 292.1mm disc
Tank Capacity (litres)17
Wheelbase (mm)1534
Ground Clearance (mm)111
Trail (mm)119
ChassisMild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions
Length (mm)2293
Tank (litres)4.5
Dryweight (kg)251
Seats2
Seat Height (mm)714
Suspension Front39mm fork
Suspension RearMild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions and MIG welded swing arm
Wheels Front21 inch laced
Wheels Rear16 inch custom silver cast
Brakes FrontDual piston 292.1mm disc
Brakes RearSingle piston 292.1mm disc
Tank Capacity (litres)17
Wheelbase (mm)1534
Ground Clearance (mm)111
Trail (mm)119
ChassisMild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions
Cubic Capacity (cc)1200
Max Power (bhp)58
Bore (mm)88.85
Stroke (mm)96.82
Compression Ratio9.7
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel DeliveryCarburetion
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveBelt
Cubic Capacity (cc)1200
Max Power (bhp)58
Bore (mm)88.85
Stroke (mm)96.82
Compression Ratio9.7
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel DeliveryCarburetion
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveBelt

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