NOTE
Specifications in this publication may not match those of official certification in some markets due to timing of publication printing, variance in testing methods, and/or vehicle differences. Customers seeking officially recognized regulatory specifications for their vehicle should refer to certification documents and/or contact their respective dealer or distributor.
Table 1. Transmission: 2009 Sportster Models
TRANSMISSION
SPECIFICATION
Type
Constant mesh, foot shift
Speeds
5 forward
Table 2. Engine: 2009 Sportster Models
ITEM
XL 883
MODELS
XL 1200
MODELS
XR 1200
MODELS
Number of cylinders
2
Type
4-cycle, 45 degree, V-Type, air cooled
Compression ratio
8.9-1
9.7-1
10.0-1
Bore
3.000 in.
76.20 mm
3.500 in.
88.90 mm
3.500 in.
88.90 mm
Stroke
3.812 in.
96.82 mm
3.812 in.
96.82 mm
3.812 in.
96.82 mm
Displacement
53.89 cu. in.
883.10 cu. cm
73.40 cu. in.
1202.81 cu. cm
73.40 cu. in.
1202.81 cu. cm
Torque (North America)
55.00 ft-lbs
@ 3500 RPM
74.58 Nm
@ 3500 RPM
79.00 ft-lbs
@ 4000 RPM
107.12 Nm
@ 4000 RPM
73.91 ft-lbs
@ 4000 RPM
100.21 Nm
@ 4000 RPM
Torque (World)
51.29 ft-lbs
@ 3750 RPM
69.55 Nm
@ 3750 RPM
72.26 ft-lbs
@ 3200 RPM
97.98 Nm
@ 3200 RPM
72.43 ft-lbs
@ 3600 RPM
98.22 Nm
@ 3600 RPM
Torque (Japan)
49.07 ft-lbs
@ 3500 RPM
66.54 Nm
@ 3500 RPM
66.19 ft-lbs
@ 3250 RPM
89.75 Nm
@ 3250 RPM
67.69 ft-lbs
@ 3500 RPM
91.79 Nm
@ 3500 RPM
Table 3. Ignition System: 2009 Sportster XL Models
COMPONENT
SPECIFICATION
Ignition timing
not adjustable
Battery
12 volt, 12 amp/hr,
sealed and maintenance free
Spark plug type
6R12
Spark plug size
12 mm
Spark plug gap
0.038-0.043 in.
0.97-1.09 mm
Spark plug torque
12-18 ft-lbs
16.3-24.4 Nm
Table 4. Ignition System: 2009 Sportster XR 1200 Model
COMPONENT
SPECIFICATION
Ignition timing
not adjustable
Battery
12 volt, 12 amp/hr,
sealed and maintenance free
Spark plug type
10R12X
Spark plug size
12 mm
Spark plug gap
0.032-0.038 in.
0.81-0.97 mm
Spark plug torque
12-18 ft-lbs
16.3-24.4 Nm
Table 5. Sprocket Teeth: 2009 Sportster Models
DRIVE
ITEM
NUMBER OF TEETH
XL 883 MODELS
XL 1200 MODELS
XR 1200
U.S.
MODELS
WORLD
MODELS
U.S.
MODELS
WORLD
MODELS
U.S./WORLD
MODELS
JAPAN
MODELS
Primary
Engine
34
34
38
38
34
38
Clutch
57
57
57
57
57
57
Final
Transmission
28
28
29
30
28
28
Rear wheel
68
68
68
68
68
68
Table 6. Overall Gear Ratios: 2009 Sportster Models
GEAR
XL 883 MODELS
XL 1200 MODELS
XR 1200 MODEL
ALL
MODELS
U.S.
MODELS
WORLD
MODELS
U.S./WORLD
MODELS
JAPAN
MODELS
1st
10.782
9.315
9.004
10.782
9.647
2nd
7.702
6.653
6.432
7.702
6.891
3rd
5.728
4.948
4.783
5.728
5.125
4th
4.748
4.102
3.965
4.748
4.248
5th
4.071
3.517
3.400
4.071
3.643
Table 7. Tire Sizes: 2009 Sportster Models
MODEL
MOUNT
SIZE
NUMBER
XR 1200
front
18 in.
D209 120/70 ZR 18
XR 1200
rear
17 in.
D209 180/55 ZR 17
XL 883, XL 883R, XL 883L, XL 883N
XL 1200R, XL 1200L, XL 1200N
front
19 in.
D401F 100/90-19
XL 883C, XL 1200C
front
21 in.
D402F MH90-21
All XL models
rear
16 in.
D401 150/80B16
2009 vehicles use Dunlop Harley-Davidson tires only.
Table 8. Tire Pressures: 2009 Sportster Models
MODEL
TIRE PRESSURE (COLD)
FRONT
REAR
PSI
kPa
PSI
kPa
XL models (solo rider)
30
206
36
248
XL models (rider and passenger)
30
206
40
275
XR models (solo rider)
36
248
38
262
XR models (rider and passenger)
36
248
42
290
Table 9. Bulb Chart: 2009 Sportster Models
LAMP
DESCRIPTION
(ALL LAMPS 12 VOLT)
BULBS
REQUIRED
CURRENT DRAW
(AMPERAGE)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
PART NUMBER
Headlamp
high beam/low beam
1
5.0/4.58
68329-03
position lamp international
1
0.32
53438-92
Tail and stop lamps
tail lamp
1
0.59
68167-04
stop lamp
1
2.10
68167-04
tail lamp international
1
0.59
68167-04
stop lamp international
1
2.10
68167-04
Turn signal lamp
front/running
2
2.25/0.59
68168-89A
front international
2
1.75
68163-84
rear
2
2.25
68572-64B*
rear international
2
1.75
68163-84**
Instrument panel
Illuminated with LEDs. Replace entire assembly upon failure.
*Functions as turn signals, tail lamps and brake lamps on 883N/1200N models. This feature may not be found in all destinations.
**On international and Japanese 883N/1200N models, this is an LED assembly (replace entire assembly upon failure).
Table 10. Dimensions: 2009 Sportster 883 Models
ITEM
XL 883
XL 883R
XL 883C
CUSTOM
XL 883L
LOW
XL 883N
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
Wheel base
60.00
1524.00
60.40
1534.16
60.00
1524.00
60.00
1524.00
Overall length
90.10
2288.54
90.30
2293.62
89.10
2263.14
85.80
2179.32
Overall width
32.70
830.58
32.70
830.58
35.20
894.08
32.32
821.00
Road clearance
5.60
142.24
4.40
111.76
3.90
99.06
3.90
99.06
Overall height*
45.70
1160.78
45.70
1160.78
45.70
1160.78
43.60
1107.44
Saddle height**
27.30
693.42
26.50
673.10
25.30
642.62
25.30
642.62
*XL 883R overall height is 1,137.9 mm (44.8 in).
**With 81.7 kg (180 lb) rider on seat.
Table 11. Dimensions: 2009 Sportster 1200 Models
ITEM
XL 1200C
CUSTOM
XL 1200R
ROADSTER
XL 1200L
LOW
XL 1200N
NIGHTSTER
XR 1200
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
Wheel base
1534.16
60.40
60.00
1524.00
59.70
1516.38
60.00
1524.00
59.80
1518.92
Overall length
2293.62
90.30
90.10
2288.54
89.10
2263.14
85.80
2179.32
85.40
2169.16
Overall width
830.58
32.70
36.70
932.18
35.20
894.08
36.40
924.56
36.50
927.10
Road clearance
111.76
4.40
5.60
142.24
4.40
111.76
3.90
99.06
5.80
147.32
Overall height
1160.78
45.70
49.20
1249.68
46.80
1188.72
43.60
1107.44
45.10
1145.54
Saddle height*
673.10
26.50
28.10
713.74
26.30
668.02
25.30
642.62
29.20
741.68
*With 81.7 kg (180 lb) rider on seat.
Table 12. Capacities: 2009 Sportster 883 Models
ITEM
XL 883
XL 883R
XL 883C
CUSTOM
XL 883L
LOW
XL 883N
U.S.
LITERS
U.S.
LITERS
U.S.
LITERS
U.S.
LITERS
Fuel tank (total)
3.30 gal.
12.49
4.50 gal.
17.03
3.30 gal.
12.49
3.30 gal.
12.49
Oil tank with filter
2.80 qt.
2.65
2.80 qt.
2.65
2.80 qt.
2.65
2.80 qt.
2.65
Transmission (approximate)
1.00 qt.
0.95
1.00 qt.
0.95
1.00 qt.
0.95
1.00 qt.
0.95
Low fuel warning light on
0.80 gal.
3.03
1.00 gal.
3.79
0.80 gal.
3.03
0.80 gal.
3.03
Table 13. Capacities: 2009 Sportster 1200 Models
ITEM
XL 1200C
CUSTOM
XL 1200R
ROADSTER
XL 1200L
LOW
XL 1200N
NIGHTSTER
XR 1200
U.S.
LITERS
U.S.
LITERS
U.S.
LITERS
U.S.
LITERS
U.S.
LITERS
Fuel tank
(total)
4.50 gal.
17.03
4.50 gal.
17.03
4.50 gal.
17.03
3.30 gal.
12.49
3.50 gal.
13.25
Oil tank
with filter
2.80 qt.
2.65
2.80 qt.
2.65
2.80 qt.
2.65
2.80 qt.
2.65
2.80 qt.
2.65
Transmission
(approximate)
1.00 qt.
0.95
1.00 qt.
0.95
1.00 qt.
0.95
1.00 qt.
0.95
1.00 qt.
0.95
Low fuel warning
light on
1.00 gal.
3.79
1.00 gal.
3.79
1.00 gal.
3.79
0.80 gal.
3.03
0.50 gal.
1.89
Table 14. Weights: 2009 Sportster 883 Models
ITEM
XL 883
XL 883C
CUSTOM
XL 883L
LOW
XL 883R
XL 883N
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
Weight (as shipped from factory)
563.00
255.37
565.00
256.28
563.00
255.37
568.00
257.64
548.00
248.40
GVWR
1000.00
453.59
1000.00
453.59
1000.00
453.59
1000.00
453.59
1000.00
453.59
GAWR front
335.00
151.95
335.00
151.95
335.00
151.95
335.00
151.95
335.00
151.95
GAWR rear
665.00
301.64
665.00
301.64
665.00
301.64
665.00
301.64
665.00
301.64
Table 15. Weights: 2009 Sportster 1200 Models
ITEM
XL 1200C
CUSTOM
XL 1200R
ROADSTER
XL 1200L
LOW
XL 1200N
NIGHTSTER
XR 1200
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
Weight (as shipped from factory)
562.00
254.92
565.00
256.28
557.00
252.65
545.00
247.21
562.00
254.92
GVWR
1000.00
453.59
1000.00
453.59
1000.00
453.59
1000.00
453.59
1000.00
453.59
GAWR front
335.00
151.95
335.00
151.95
335.00
151.95
335.00
151.95
350.00
158.76
GAWR rear
665.00
301.64
665.00
301.64
665.00
301.64
665.00
301.64
650.00
294.84