2007 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster

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2007 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster

• 2007 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster

2007 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster

XL 1200N Nightster Model Overview

Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles get a burst of adrenalin with the launch of the new XL 1200N Nightster. With a wicked combination of exceptional performance, unique design and a low chassis, the Nightster has a gritty, urban feel offering a sharp ride for the street. Blending a low seat height and mid-mount controls with the powerful torque of the rubber-mounted Evolution V-Twin engine, the XL 1200N Nightster adds another exciting option to the Sportster family.

The distinctive look and feel of the XL 1200N Nightster centers on a low seat height of 25.3 inches that makes it comparable to the XL Sportster 883 Low, an inch lower than the XL Sportster 1200 Low and among the lowest riding of all Harley-Davidson models. Taking the latest Sportster design for a ride into the past, the Nightster features a side-mounted license plate holder and front fork gaiters. The Nightster is offered in Vivid Black, as well as four two-tone paint schemes and a unique Harley-Davidson fuel tank graphic. The fuel cap, headlamp trim ring and oil dipstick cover are coated in a new Silver Satin finish.

The XL 1200N Nightster features:

• Rubber-mounted 1200cc XL Evolution engine

• Medium Gray powder-coated engine with polished and black treatments

• Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

• High-compression, high-flow cylinder heads

• High-performance cams

• Smooth, quiet transmission

• Light clutch lever effort

• 25.3-inch solo seat height

• Low front and rear suspension

• Black front forks with gaiters

• Bullet hole rear belt guard and front fender clamps

• Black, low rise handlebar with brake and clutch levers, turn signals and air cleaner insert

• Side-mounted license plate holder (dealer-installed rear mount option)

• Brake and tail lights integrated with rear turn signals

• Black mid-mount foot controls

• Black-rimmed, Laced Steel wheels

• Chrome staggered shorty slash cut dual exhaust

• Silver Satin finish fuel cap, headlamp trim ring and oil dipstick cover

• Optional Smart Security System

SPECIFICATIONS:

Dimensions
Length - 85.80 in. (2179.32 mm)
Overall Width - 36.40 in. (924.56 mm)
Overall Height - 43.60 in. (1107.44 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2 - 25.30 in. (642.62 mm)
• Unladen - 26.30 in. (668.02 mm)
Ground Clearance - 3.90 in. (99.06 mm)
Rake (steering head) 29.6°
Fork Angle 29.6°
Trail 4.60 in. (116.84 mm)
Wheelbase 60.00 in. (1524.00 mm)

Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, blackwall):
• Front – D401F
100/90-19 57H
• Rear – D401
150/80B16 71H
Fuel Capacity - 3.30 gal. (12.49 L) (warning light at approximately 0.80 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3.60 qts. (3.41 L)

Weight:
• As Shipped - 545 lbs. (247.21 kg)
• In Running Order - 565 lbs. (256.28 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - 1,000 lbs. (453.59 kg)

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. (88.90 mm x 96.77 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 Drive - Belt, 68/29 ratio
Clutch - 9-plate, wet

Transmission
5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall):
• 1st - 9.315
• 2nd - 6.653
• 3rd - 4.948
• 4th - 4.102
• 5th - 3.517

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:
Black, Laced Steel
• Front - 19 in. x 2.50 in. (482.60 mm x 63.50 mm)
• Rear - 16 in. x 3.0 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm)

Brakes:
• Caliper Type - Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
• Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
• Front (floating) 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)

Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel - 4.60 in. (116.84 mm)
• Rear Wheel - 2.40 in. (60.96 mm)

Performance
Engine Torque (per SAE J1349)5:
• North America
79.10 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm
(107.26 NM @ 4000 rpm)

Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right - 29°
• Left - 30°

Fuel Economy9
(EPA urban/highway test)
42.40/57.10 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) - 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights - 8W/28W (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights - 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps - High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings, security system6 (optional) styling/convenience

Engine Trim
Medium Gray, with polished treatment

Exhaust System
Chrome, staggered shorty duals

Foot Supports and Controls
Mid-mounted rider footpegs with brake and shift levers

Handlebar
Black, low-rise

Seat
One-piece, solo Sportster® classic

Instruments
Redesigned gauges with enhanced features: Electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual resettable tripmeter, speedometer gauge with low fuel warning light, low oil pressure indicator light, diagnostics readout, brighter/balanced 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

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. 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.

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