2007 Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom

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2007 Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom

• 2007 Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom

2007 Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom

XL 1200C Sportster® 1200 Custom Model Overview
A powerful performer that goes the distance in style, the XL Sportster 1200 Custom features a 4.5-gallon fuel tank and fuel-injected XL Evolution 1200cc engine. New gauges include a clock, low-fuel warning light and two trip set odometers, while longer handlebar wires provide more customization options. Reduced clutch and break lever effort make the XL Sportster 1200C that much more fun to ride. Chrome Laced Steel 21-inch front wheel, Chrome Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum rear wheel, forward controls and a riser-mounted pullback handlebar take to the street in style. Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum wheels are an available option. Eight solid and four two-tone color options are offered for 2007, plus three two-tone custom color combinations.

XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom features:

Rubber-mounted XL Evolution 1200cc engine
Black powder-coated engine with chrome treatment
Standard Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
New lighter clutch effort
New gauges with odometer clock, low fuel warning light and two trip set odometers
4.5-gallon fuel tank
High-compression, high-flow cylinder heads
High-performance cams
Chrome, Laced Steel 21-inch front wheel and Chrome, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum 16-inch rear wheel
Forward foot controls
Chrome pullback handlebar riser
Chrome bullet headlight

SPECIFICATIONS:

Dimensions
Length 90.3 in. (2293.6 mm)
Overall Width 32.7 in. (830.6 mm)
Overall Height 45.7 in. (1160.8 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2
• Unladen
26.5 in. (673.1 mm)
28.0 in. (711.2 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.4 in. (111.8 mm)
Rake (steering head) 30.1°
Fork Angle 30.1°
Trail 4.7 in. (119.4 mm)
Wheelbase 60.4 in. (1534.2 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, blackwall):
• Front – D402F
• Rear – D401
MH90-21 54H
150/80B16 71H
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17.0 L)
(warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3.6 qts. (3.4 L)
Weight:
• As Shipped
• In Running Order
• Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating
562 lbs. (255 kg)
589 lbs. (267 kg)
1000 lbs. (454 kg)

Engine
Engine Air-cooled, Evolution®
Valve Train Pushrod-operated, overhead valves
with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters;
two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.50 in. x 3.81 in.
(88.85 mm x 96.82 mm)
Displacement 73.20 cu. in. (1200 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
(ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
Lubrication System Dry-sump

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 57/38 ratio
Final Drive10 Belt, 68/29 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall):
• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th
• 5th
U.S. HDI JPN
9.315 9.004 9.004
6.653 6.432 6.432
4.948 4.783 4.783
4.102 3.965 3.965
3.517 3.400 3.400

Chassis
Frame Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections;
cast junctions
Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections,
stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Fork 39 mm
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Wheels4 (Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum option):
• Front
• Rear
Chrome, Laced Steel
21 in. x 2.15 in. (533.4 mm x 54.61 mm)
Chrome, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum
16 in. x 3.0 in. (406.4 mm x 76.2 mm)
Brakes:
• Caliper Type
• Rotor Type
(diameter x width):
• Front (floating)
• Rear
Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
Patented, uniform expansion rotors
11.5 in. x .20 in. (292.1 mm x 5.08 mm)
11.5 in. x .23 in. (292.1 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel
• Rear Wheel
5.6 in. (141.0 mm)
2.4 in. (61.0 mm)

Performance
Engine Torque (per SAE J1349)5:
• North America 79.1 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm
(107.3 NM @ 4000 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right
• Left
29°
31°
Fuel Economy9
(EPA urban/highway test)
42.4/57.1 mpg (5.55/4.12 L/100 km)

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council
International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V,
12-amp/hour, 200 cca
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)
• Tail/Stop Lights
• Turn Signal Lights
• Indicator Lamps
55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
8W/28W (5W/21W)
28W (21W) self-canceling
High beam, neutral, low oil pressure,
turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel
warnings, security system6 (optional)

Styling / Convenience
Engine Trim Black powder-coated with
chrome treatment
Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty duals
Foot Supports
and Controls
Forward-mounted rider footpegs with
brake and shift levers; standard
passenger footpegs
Handlebars Stainless steel, low-rise
Seat One-piece, two-up Sportster classic
Instruments Electronic speedometer with odometer,
time-of-day clock on odometer, dual
resettable tripmeter, fuel gauge with
low fuel warning light, low oil pressure
indicator light, diagnostics readout,
LED lights
Hazard Warning Integrated into turn signal controls
Smart Security System Optional, next-generation hands-free
security fob; operates based on proximity
to vehicle

Colors10
Vivid Black, Black Cherry Pearl, Fire Red Pearl, Deep Cobalt Pearl,
Pacific Blue Pearl (new), Pewter Pearl (new), Yellow Pearl/White Gold
Pearl (new), Olive Pearl/Vivid Black (new), Black Cherry Pearl/Pewter
Pearl (new), Fire Red Pearl/Black Pearl (new), Deep Cobalt Pearl/Pewter
Pearl (new), Jake Blue Sunglo/Elwood Blue Sunglo (new), Burgundy/
Crème and Gold Pearl (new), Dark Green Envy Pearl/Light Green
Envy Pearl (new)

Warranty
Warranty7 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 km),
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter8

1 Harley-Davidson reserves the right to discontinue models or change specifications at
any time without incurring any obligations. Vehicle specifications may vary by country
and region depending on local laws. Some models are not available in certain countries.
2 Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
3 Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2 (87 octane or higher for XL 883 models).
Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country and region.
4 Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
5 Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
6 North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security
system includes immobilizer and siren.
7 See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details.
8 Inspections of certain systems and components are required at 2,500 mile
(4,000 km) intervals.
9 Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding
family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all
motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may
vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on
your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle
configuration, and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
10 Availability may vary from dealer to dealer, and is subject to change without notice.

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