Table 1. Ignition System: 2005 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	0.97-1.09 mm	0.038-0.043 in.
Spark plug torque	16.3-24.4 N·m	12-18 ft-lbs

Table 2. Transmission Specifications

TRANSMISSION	SPECIFICATION
Type	Constant mesh, foot shift
Speeds	5 forward

Table 3. Engine: 2005 Sportster Models

ITEM	883 MODELS	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.)	88.85 mm (3.50 in.)
Stroke	96.82 mm (3.81 in.)	96.82 mm 3.81 in.
Displacement	883 cm³ (53.86 in³)	1200 cm³ (73.20 in³)
Torque	69.0 N·m (51.0 ft-lbs) @ 4300 RPM	107.0 N·m (79.0 ft-lbs) @ 3500 RPM

Table 4. Sprocket Teeth: 2005 Sportster Models

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

Table 5. Overall Gear Ratios: 2005 Sportster Models

GEAR	883 MODELS		1200 MODELS
GEAR	WORLD MODELS	U.S. MODELS	WORLD MODELS	U.S. MODELS
1st	9.792	10.944	9.139	9.454
2nd	6.732	7.524	6.283	6.500
3rd	5.220	5.834	4.872	5.040
4th	4.301	4.806	4.014	4.152
5th	3.643	4.071	3.400	3.517

Table 6. Tire Sizes: 2005 Sportster Models

MODEL	MOUNT	SIZE	NUMBER
XL883, XL883 Low, XL883R, XL1200R	front	19 in.	D401F 100/90-19
XL883C, XL1200C	front	21 in.	D402F MH90-21
All	rear	16 in.	D401 150/80B16

Table 7. Tire Pressures: 2005 Sportster Models

MODEL	LOAD	TIRE PRESSURE (COLD)
		FRONT		REAR
		kPa	psi	kPa	psi
All	solo rider	206	30	248	36
All	rider and passenger	206	30	275	40
2005 vehicles use Dunlop Harley-Davidson tires only.

Table 8. Bulb Chart: 2005 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: 2005 Sportster Models

ITEM	XL1200C CUSTOM		XL1200R ROADSTER		XL883 XL883R		XL883C CUSTOM		XL883 LOW
ITEM	mm	in.	mm	in.	mm	in.	mm	in.	mm	in.
Wheel base	1534.2	60.4	1524	60.0	1524	60.0	1534.2	60.4	1524	60.0
Overall length	2293.6	90.3	2288.5	90.1	2288.5	90.1	2293.6	90.3	2288.5	90.1
Overall width	830.6	32.7	932.2	36.7	830.6	32.7	830.	32.76	830.6	32.7
Road clearance	111.8	4.4	141	5.6	141	5.6	111.8	4.4	111.8	4.4
Overall height	1160.8	45.7	1249.7	49.2	1137.9	44.8	1160.8	45.7	1137.	44.89
Saddle height	668	26.3	713.7	28.1	693.4	27.3	668	26.3	660.4	26.0

Table 10. Capacities: 2005 Sportster Models

ITEM	XL1200C CUSTOM		XL1200R ROADSTER		XL883 XL883R		XL883C CUSTOM		XL883 LOW
ITEM	LITERS	U.S.	LITERS	U.S.	LITERS	U.S.	LITERS	U.S.	LITERS	U.S.
Fuel tank (total)	17.0	4.5 gal.	12.5	3.3 gal.	12.5	3.3 gal.	17.0	4.5 gal	12.5	3.3 gal.
Fuel tank (reserve)	3.8	1.0 gal.	3.0	0.8 gal.	3.0	0.8 gal.	3.8	1.0 gal.	3.0	0.8 gal.
Oil tank with filter	3.4	3.6 qt.	3.4	3.6 qt.	3.4	3.6 qt.	3.4	3.6 qt.	3.4	3.6 qt.
Transmission (approximate)	0.95	32 oz.	0.95	32 oz.	0.95	32 oz.	0.95	32 oz.	0.95	32 oz.

Table 11. Weights: 2005 Sportster Models

ITEM	XL1200C CUSTOM		XL1200R ROADSTER		XL883 XL883R		XL883C CUSTOM		XL883 LOW
ITEM	kg	lb.	kg	lb.	kg	lb.	kg	lb.	kg	lb.
Weight (as shipped from factory)	261	575	262	577	261	574	263	579	261	574
GVWR	454	1000	454	1001	454	999	454	1001	454	999
GAWR front	149	329	152	335	152	335	152	335	152	335
GAWR rear	305	671	302	666	301	664	302	666	301	664

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.