General
See Figure 2. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is assigned to each motorcycle. Refer to Table 1.
Location
See Figure 1. The full 17-digit VIN is stamped on the right side of the frame near the steering head. In some destinations, a printed VIN label is also attached on the front downtube.
Abbreviated VIN
An abbreviated VIN showing the vehicle model, engine type, model year, and sequential number is stamped on the left side of the crankcase between the engine cylinders.
NOTE
Always give the full 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number when ordering parts or making any inquiry about your motorcycle.
1Stamped VIN
2VIN label
Figure 1. VIN Locations
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2019 Sportster Models
Table 1. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2019 Sportster Models
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
POSSIBLE VALUES
1
World manufacturer identifier
1HD=Originally manufactured in the United States
5HD=Originally manufactured in the United States for sale outside of the United States
932=Originally manufactured in Brazil
MEG=Originally manufactured in India
MLY=Originally manufactured in Thailand
2
Motorcycle type
1=Heavyweight motorcycle (901 cm3 or larger)
4=Middleweight motorcycle (351 cm3 to 900 cm3)
3
Model
See VIN model table
4
Engine type
2=Evolution® 883 cm3 air-cooled, fuel-injected
3=Evolution® 1202 cm3 air-cooled, fuel-injected
5
Configuration/calibration, introduction
Normal Introduction
1=Domestic (DOM)
3=California (CAL)
A=Canada (CAN)
C=HDI
E=Japan (JPN)
G=Australia (AUS)
J=Brazil (BRZ)
L=Asia Pacific (APC)
N=India (IND)
R=ASEAN (AZN)
T=China (CHN)
Mid-year or Special Introduction
2, 4=Domestic (DOM)
5, 6=California (CAL)
B=Canada (CAN)
D=HDI
F=Japan (JPN)
H=Australia (AUS)
K=Brazil (BRZ)
M=Asia Pacific (APC)
P=India (IND)
S=ASEAN (AZN)
U=China (CHN)
6
VIN check digit
Can be 0-9 or X
7
Model year
K=2019
8
Assembly plant
C=Kansas City, MO U.S.A.
D=H-D Brazil-Manaus, Brazil (CKD)
N=Haryana India (Bawal District Rewari)
S=Tasit, Pluagdang, Rayong, Thailand
9
Sequential number
Varies
Table 2. VIN Model Codes: 2019 Sportster Models
CODE
MODEL
CODE
MODEL
CR
XL883L SuperLow®
LL
XL1200T SuperLow® 1200T
CT
XL1200C 1200 Custom
LM
XL1200CX Roadster™
LC
XL1200X Forty-Eight®
LP
XL1200NS Iron 1200™
LE
XL883N Iron 883™
LR
XL1200XS Forty-Eight® Special