See Figure 1. Unlike all other Sportster models, the XL 1200N is equipped with a convertible side-mounted license plate assembly, which includes an LED-illuminated license plate lamp module. See a Harley-Davidson dealer for LED replacement.

The license plate assembly must be in the extended position during operation. Due to local regulations, this feature may not be found in all destinations.

The standard rear fender-mounted tail lamp assembly common to all other Sportster models is not present on the XL 1200N. Instead, the rear turn signals also function as tail lamps and brake lamps.