NOTE
The XL 50 50th Anniversary Sportster® has a 1200cc engine. All XL 1200R specifications will apply to the XL 50 unless otherwise noted.
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. Ignition System: 2007 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: 2007 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
76.20 mm
(3.00 in.)
88.9 mm
(3.50 in.)
Stroke
(96.77 mm)
(3.81 in.)
96.77 mm
(3.81 in.)
Displacement
883 cm3
(53.86 in.3)
1200 cm3
(73.20 in.3)
Torque
74.6 N·m
(55.0 ft-lbs)
@ 3500 RPM
107.3 N·m
(79.1 ft-lbs)
@ 4000 RPM
Table 4. Sprocket Teeth: 2007 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
Clutch
57
57
57
57
Final
Transmission
28
28
29
30
Rear wheel
68
68
68
68
Table 5. Overall Gear Ratios: 2007 Sportster Models
GEAR
XL 883 MODELS
XL 1200 MODELS
U.S.
MODELS
WORLD
MODELS
U.S.
MODELS
WORLD
MODELS
1st
10.782
10.782
9.315
9.004
2nd
7.702
7.702
6.653
6.432
3rd
5.728
5.728
4.948
4.783
4th
4.748
4.748
4.102
3.965
5th
4.071
4.071
3.517
3.400
Table 6. Tire Sizes: 2007 Sportster Models
MODEL
MOUNT
SIZE
NUMBER
XL 883, XL 883R, XL 883L,
XL 1200R, XL 1200L, XL 1200N, XL 50
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: 2007 Sportster Models
MODEL
LOAD
TIRE PRESSURE (COLD)
FRONT
REAR
PSI
kPa
PSI
kPa
All
solo rider
30
206
36
248
rider and passenger
30
206
40
275
2007 vehicles use Dunlop Harley-Davidson tires only.
Table 8. Bulb Chart: 2007 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
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 1200N model.
Table 9. Dimensions: 2007 Sportster XL 883 Models
ITEM
XL 883
XL 883R
XL 883C
CUSTOM
XL 883L
LOW
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
35.2
894.1
Road clearance
5.6
141
4.4
111.8
3.9
99.1
Overall height*
45.7
1160.8
45.7
1160.8
45.7
1160.8
Saddle height**
27.3
693.4
26.5
673
25.4
645.2
*XL 883R overall height is 44.8 in. (1137.9 mm)
**With 180 lb. (81.6 kg) rider on seat.
Table 10. Dimensions: 2007 Sportster XL 1200 Models
ITEM
XL 1200C
CUSTOM
XL 1200R
ROADSTER
XL 1200L
LOW
XL 50
50TH ANNIVERSARY
XL 1200N
NIGHTSTER
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
Wheel base
1534.2
60.4
60.0
1524
59.7
1516
59.7
1516.4
60.0
1524.0
Overall length
2293.6
90.3
90.1
2288.5
89.1
2263.1
89.1
2263.1
85.8
2179.3
Overall width
830.6
32.7
36.7
932.2
35.2
894.1
36.7
932.2
36.4
924.6
Road clearance
111.8
4.4
5.6
141
4.4
111.8
4.4
111.8
3.9
99.1
Overall height
1160.8
45.7
49.2
1249.7
46.8
1188.7
45.7
1160.8
43.6
1107.4
Saddle height*
673
26.5
28.1
713.7
26.3
668.0
27.3
693.4
25.3
642.6
*With 180 lb. (81.6 kg) rider on seat.
Table 11. Capacities: 2007 XL 883 Sportster Models
ITEM
XL 883
XL 883R
XL 883C
CUSTOM
XL 883L
LOW
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
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
Low fuel warning
light on
0.8 gal
3.0
1.0 gal
3.8
0.8 gal
3.0
Table 12. Capacities: 2007 Sportster XL 1200 Models
ITEM
XL 1200C
CUSTOM
XL 1200R
ROADSTER
XL 1200L
LOW
XL 1200N
NIGHTSTER
U.S.
LITERS
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
3.3 gal.
12.5
Oil tank
with filter
3.6 qt.
3.4
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
32 oz.
0.95
Low fuel warning
light on
1.2 gal.
4.5
0.9 gal.
3.4
1.2 gal.
4.5
0.9 gal.
3.4
Table 13. Weights: 2007 Sportster XL 883 Models
ITEM
XL 883
XL 883C
CUSTOM
XL 883L
LOW
XL 883R
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
Weight
(as shipped from factory)
563
255
565
256
563
255
568
258
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: 2007 Sportster XL 1200 Models
ITEM
XL 1200C
CUSTOM
XL 1200R
ROADSTER
XL 1200L
LOW
XL 50
50TH ANNIVERSARY
XL 1200N
NIGHTSTER
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
Weight (as shipped from factory)
562
255
565
256
557
253
558
253.6
545
247.2
GVWR
1000
454
1000
454
1000
454
1000
454
1000
454
GAWR front
335
152
335
152
335
152
335
152
335
152
GAWR rear
665
302
665
302
665
302
665
302
665
302