Table 1. Ignition System: 2006 Sportster Models

COMPONENT	SPECIFICATION
Ignition timing	not adjustable
Battery	12 volt, 12 amp/hr, sealed and maintenance free
Spark plug type	HD-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 2. Transmission Specifications

TRANSMISSION	SPECIFICATION
Type	Constant mesh, foot shift
Speeds	5 forward

Table 3. Engine: 2006 Sportster Models

ITEM	XL 883 MODELS	XL 1200 MODELS
Number of cylinders	2
Type	4-cycle, 45 degree V-Type, air cooled
Compression ratio	8.9-1	9.7-1
Bore	3.00 in. (76.20 mm)	3.50 in. (88.85 mm)
Stroke	3.81 in. (96.82 mm)	3.81 in. (96.82 mm)
Displacement	53.86 cu. in. (883 cc)	73.20 cu. in. (1200 cc)
Torque	51.0 ft-lbs (69.0 Nm) @ 4300 RPM	79.0 ft-lbs (107.0 Nm) @ 3500 RPM

Table 4. Sprocket Teeth: 2006 Sportster Models

DRIVE	ITEM	NUMBER OF TEETH
		XL 883 MODELS		XL 1200 MODELS
		U.S. MODELS	WORLD MODELS	U.S. MODELS	WORLD MODELS
Primary	Engine	34	38	38	38
Primary	Clutch	57	57	57	57
Final	Transmission	28	28	29	30
Final	Rear wheel	68	68	68	68

Table 5. Overall Gear Ratios: 2006 Sportster Models

GEAR	XL 883 MODELS		XL 1200 MODELS
GEAR	U.S. MODELS	WORLD MODELS	U.S. MODELS	WORLD MODELS
1st	10.782	9.647	9.315	9.004
2nd	7.702	6.891	6.653	6.432
3rd	5.728	5.125	4.948	4.783
4th	4.748	4.248	4.102	3.965
5th	4.071	3.643	3.517	3.400

Table 6. Tire Sizes: 2006 Sportster Models

MODEL	MOUNT	SIZE	NUMBER
XL 883, XL 883R, XL 883L, XL 1200R, XL 1200L	front	19 in.	D401F 100/90-19
XL 883C, XL 1200C	front	21 in.	D402F MH90-21
All	rear	16 in.	D401 150/80B16

Table 7. Tire Pressures: 2006 Sportster Models

MODEL	LOAD	TIRE PRESSURE (COLD)
		FRONT		REAR
		PSI	kPa	PSI	kPa
All	solo rider	30	206	36	248
All	rider and passenger	30	206	40	275
2006 vehicles use Dunlop Harley-Davidson tires only.

Table 8. Bulb Chart: 2006 Sportster Models

LAMP	DESCRIPTION (ALL LAMPS 12 VOLT)	BULBS REQUIRED	CURRENT DRAW (AMPERAGE)	HARLEY-DAVIDSON PART NUMBER
Headlamp	high beam/low beam	1	4.58/5.0	68329-03
Headlamp	position lamp international	1	0.32	53438-92
Tail and stop lamps	tail lamp	1	0.59	68167-04
	stop lamp	1	2.10	68167-88
	tail lamp international	1	0.59	68167-88
	stop lamp international	1	2.10	68167-88
Turn signal lamp	front/running	2	2.25/0.59	68168-89
	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.

Table 9. Dimensions: 2006 Sportster XL 883 Models

ITEM	XL 883 XL 883R		XL 883C CUSTOM		XL 883L LOW
ITEM	IN.	MM	IN.	MM	IN.	MM
Wheel base	60.0	1524	60.4	1534.2	60.0	1524
Overall length	90.1	2288.5	90.3	2293.6	90.1	2288.5
Overall width	32.7	830.6	32.7	830.6	32.7	830.6
Road clearance	5.6	141	4.4	141	4.4	111.8
Overall height	44.8	1137.9	45.7	1160.8	44.8	1137.9
Saddle height	27.3	693.4	26.5	673	26.0	660.4

Table 10. Dimensions: 2006 Sportster XL 1200 Models

ITEM	XL 1200C CUSTOM		XL 1200R ROADSTER		XL 1200L LOW
ITEM	MM	IN.	IN.	MM	IN.	MM
Wheel base	60.4	1534.2	60.0	1524	60.1	1524
Overall length	90.3	2293.6	90.1	2288.5	90.3	2293.6
Overall width	32.7	830.6	36.7	932.2	32.7	830.6
Road clearance	4.4	111.8	5.6	141	4.4	111.8
Overall height	45.7	1160.8	49.2	1249.7	45.7	1160.8
Saddle height	26.5	673	28.1	713.7	26.3	668.0

Table 11. Capacities: 2006 XL 883 Sportster Models

ITEM	XL 883 XL 883R		XL 883C CUSTOM		XL 883L LOW
ITEM	U.S.	LITERS	U.S.	LITERS	U.S.	LITERS
Fuel tank (total)	3.3 gal	12.5	4.5 gal	17.0	3.3 gal	12.5
Fuel tank (reserve)	0.8 gal	3.0	1.0 gal	3.8	0.8 gal	3.0
Oil tank with filter	3.6 qt.	3.4	3.6 qt.	3.4	3.6 qt.	3.4
Transmission (approximate)	32 oz.	0.95	32 oz	0.95	32 oz.	0.95

Table 12. Capacities: 2006 Sportster XL 1200 Models

ITEM	XL 1200C CUSTOM		XL 1200R ROADSTER		XL 1200L LOW
ITEM	U.S.	LITERS	U.S.	LITERS	U.S.	LITERS
Fuel tank (total)	4.5 gal.	17.0	3.3 gal.	12.5	4.5 gal.	17.0
Fuel tank (reserve)	1.0 gal.	3.8	0.8 gal.	3.0	1.0	3.8
Oil tank with filter	3.6 qt.	3.4	3.6 qt.	3.4	3.6 qt.	3.4
Transmission (approximate)	32 oz.	0.95	32 oz.	0.95	32 oz.	0.95

Table 13. Weights: 2006 Sportster XL 883 Models

ITEM	XL 883		XL 883C CUSTOM		XL 883L LOW		XL 883R
ITEM	LB.	KG	LB.	KG	LB.	KG	LB.	KG
Weight (as shipped from factory)	574	261	579	263	574	261	579	263
GVWR	1000	454	1000	454	1000	454	1000	454
GAWR front	335	152	335	152	335	152	335	152
GAWR rear	665	302	665	302	665	302	665	302

Table 14. Weights: 2006 Sportster XL 1200 Models

ITEM	XL 1200C CUSTOM		XL 1200R ROADSTER		XL 1200L LOW
ITEM	LB.	KG	LB.	KG	LB.	KG
Weight (as shipped from factory)	575	261	577	262	575	261
GVWR	1000	454	1000	454	1000	454
GAWR front	335	152	335	152	335	152
GAWR rear	665	302	665	302	665	302

NOTE

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR (maximum allowable loaded vehicle weight) and corresponding Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) are given on a label located on the frame below the steering head.