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
NEW XL 1200N Nightster™
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
4.4 in. (111.8 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
• Rear – D401
100/90-19 57H
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 - 1000 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. (1859.28 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Fuel System
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
Wheels:
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 - Patented, uniform expansion rotors
(diameter x width):
• 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
• Rear Wheel
4.60 in. (116.84 mm)
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 Economy
(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 system(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
Handlebars - Black, low-rise
Seat - One-piece, solo Sportster® classic
