NOTE

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. Transmission

TRANSMISSION	SPECIFICATION
Type	Constant mesh, foot shift
Speeds	5 forward

Table 2. Engine

ITEM	XL 883 MODELS		XL 1200 MODELS		XR 1200X
Number of cylinders	2
Type	4-cycle, 45 degree, V-twin, air cooled
Compression ratio	8.9-1		9.7-1		10.0-1
Bore	3.000 in	76.20 mm	3.500 in	88.90 mm	3.500 in	88.90 mm
Stroke	3.812 in	96.82 mm	3.812 in	96.82 mm	3.812 in	96.82 mm
Displacement	53.9 in³	883 cm³	73.4 in³	1202 cm³	73.4 in³	1202 cm³

Table 3. Electrical: XL Models

COMPONENT	SPECIFICATION
Ignition timing	Not adjustable
Battery	12 V, 225 CCA, 12 Ah, sealed and maintenance free
Charging system	Single-phase, 30 A system (357 W @ 13.5 V, 2000 rpm, 405 W max power @ 13.5 V)
Spark plug type	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 4. Electrical: XR 1200X

COMPONENT	SPECIFICATION
Ignition timing	Not adjustable
Battery	12 V, 225 CCA, 12 Ah, sealed and maintenance free
Charging system	Single-phase, 30 A system (357 W @ 13.5 V, 2000 rpm, 405 W max power @ 13.5 V)
Spark plug type	10R12X
Spark plug size	12 mm
Spark plug gap	0.032-0.038 in	0.81-0.97 mm
Spark plug torque	12-18 ft-lbs	16.3-24.4 Nm

Table 5. Sprocket Teeth

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

Table 6. Overall Drive Ratios

GEAR	XL 883 MODELS	XL 1200 MODELS		XR 1200X
GEAR	ALL	U.S.	WORLD	U.S./WORLD	JAPAN
1st	10.407	9.315	9.004	10.782	9.647
2nd	7.436	6.653	6.432	7.702	6.891
3rd	5.530	4.948	4.783	5.728	5.125
4th	4.583	4.102	3.965	4.748	4.248
5th	3.931	3.517	3.400	4.071	3.643

Table 7. Dimensions: XL 883 Models

ITEM	XL 883R		XL 883L		XL 883N
ITEM	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm
Wheel base	60.0	1524	59.3	1506	59.8	1519
Road clearance	5.6	142	3.8	97	3.9	99
Seat height*	27.3	693	25.5	648	25.7	653
*With 81.7 kg (180 lb) rider on seat.

Table 8. Dimensions: XL 1200 Models and XR 1200X

ITEM	XL 1200C		XL 1200N		XL 1200X		XL 1200V		XR 1200X
ITEM	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm
Wheel base	59.9	1521	59.8	1519	59.8	1519	60.0	1524	60.0	1524
Road clearance	4.4	112	3.9	99	3.9	99	4.7	120	5.9	150
Seat height*	26.6	676	25.7	653	26.0	660	26.6	675	29.2	742
*With 81.7 kg (180 lb) rider on seat.

WARNING

Do not exceed the motorcycle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Exceeding these weight ratings can lead to component failure and adversely affect stability, handling and performance, which could result in death or serious injury. (00016f)

GVWR is the sum of the weight of the motorcycle, accessories, and the maximum weight of the rider, passenger and cargo that can be safely carried.
GAWR is the maximum amount of weight that can be safely carried on each axle.
GVWR and GAWR are shown on the information plate, located on the frame down tube.

NOTE

The maximum additional weight allowed on the motorcycle equals the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) minus the running weight. For example, a motorcycle with GVWR of 544 kg (1,200 lb) having a running weight of 363 kg (800 lb), would allow a maximum of an additional 181 kg (400 lb) combined weight of the rider, passenger, riding gear, cargo and installed accessories.

Table 9. Weights: XL 883 Models

ITEM	XL 883L		XL 883R		XL 883N
ITEM	lb	kg	lb	kg	lb	kg
Running weight*	563	255.4	573	260.0	565	256.3
Maximum added weight allowed**	437	198.2	427	193.6	435	197.3
GVWR	1000	453.6	1000	453.6	1000	453.6
GAWR front	339	154.0	335	152.0	335	152.0
GAWR rear	661	300.0	665	301.6	665	301.6
The total weight of the motorcycle as delivered with all oil/fluids and approximately 90% of fuel. *The total weight of accessories, cargo, riding gear, passenger and rider cannot exceed this weight.

Table 10. Weights: XL 1200 Models and XR 1200X

ITEM	XL 1200C		XL 1200N		XL 1200X		XL 1200V		XR 1200X
ITEM	lb	kg	lb	kg	lb	kg	lb	kg	lb	kg
Running weight*	582	264.0	562	254.9	567	257.2	555	251.7	573	259.9
Maximum added weight allowed**	418	189.6	438	198.7	433	196.4	445	201.8	427	193.7
GVWR	1000	453.6	1000	453.6	1000	453.6	1000	453.6	1000	453.6
GAWR, front	335	152.0	335	152.0	335	152.0	335	152.0	340	154.2
GAWR, rear	665	301.6	665	301.6	665	301.6	665	301.6	660	299.4
The total weight of the motorcycle as delivered with all oil/fluids and approximately 90% of fuel. *The total weight of accessories, cargo, riding gear, passenger and rider cannot exceed this weight.

Table 11. Capacities: XL 883 Models

ITEM	XL 883R		XL 883L		XL 883N
ITEM	U.S.	METRIC	U.S.	METRIC	U.S.	METRIC
Fuel tank (total)	3.3 gal	12.5 L	4.5 gal	17.0 L	3.3 gal	12.5 L
Oil tank with filter	2.8 qt	2.6 L	2.8 qt	2.6 L	2.8 qt	2.6 L
Transmission (approximate)	1.0 qt	0.95 L	1.0 qt	0.95 L	1.0 qt	0.95 L
Low fuel warning light on	0.8 gal	3.0 L	1.0 gal	3.8 L	0.8 gal	3.0 L

Table 12. Capacities: XL 1200 Models and XR 1200X

ITEM	XL 1200C		XL 1200N		XL 1200X/V		XR 1200X
ITEM	U.S.	METRIC	U.S.	METRIC	U.S.	METRIC	U.S.	METRIC
Fuel tank (total)	4.5 gal	17.0 L	3.3 gal	12.5 L	2.1 gal	7.9 L	3.5 gal	13.2 L
Oil tank with filter	2.8 qt	2.6 L	2.8 qt	2.6 L	2.8 qt	2.6 L	2.8 qt	2.6 L
Transmission (approximate)	1.0 qt	0.95 L	1.0 qt	0.95 L	1.0 qt	0.95 L	1.0 qt	0.95 L
Low fuel warning light	1 gal	3.8 L	0.8 gal	3.0 L	0.65 gal	2.5 L	0.8 gal	3.0 L

Table 13. Bulb Chart

LAMP	DESCRIPTION (ALL LAMPS 12 V)	BULBS REQUIRED	CURRENT DRAW (AMPERAGE)	HARLEY-DAVIDSON PART NUMBER
Headlamp	High beam/low beam	1	5.0/4.58	68329-03
Headlamp	Position lamp international	1	0.32	53436-97
Tail and stop lamps	Tail and stop lamp (XL 1200C/CP)*	1	-	LED assembly
Tail and stop lamps	Tail and stop lamp (all other models)	1	2.10/0.59	68167-04
Turn signal lamp	Front/running	2	2.25/0.59	68168-89A
	Front international	2	1.75	68163-84
	Rear (Domestic XL 883N, XL 1200N/X/V)**	2	2.25	68168-89A
	Rear (Canada XL 883N, XL 1200X/N)	2	2.25	68572-64B
	Rear (HDI XL 883R, XL 1200X/N/V)***	2	-	LED assembly
	Rear (all other models)	2	1.75	68163-84
Instrument panel	Illuminated with LEDs. Replace entire assembly upon failure.
* XL 1200C/CP tail and stop lamp is illuminated with LED's. Replace entire assembly upon failure. Functions as turn signal, tail and stop lamps. * This is an LED assembly. Replace entire assembly upon failure.

Table 14. Tires: 2012 Sportster Models

MODEL	MOUNT	DIAMETER	SPECIFIED TIRE	PRESSURE (cold)
MODEL	MOUNT	DIAMETER	SPECIFIED TIRE	psi	kPa
XL 883L	front	18	Michelin Scorcher "11F" 120/70ZR18	36	248
XL 883L	rear	17	Michelin Scorcher "11" 150/60ZR17	42	290
XL 883R/N XL 1200N	front	19	Michelin Scorcher "31" 100/90B19	30	207
XL 883R/N XL 1200N	rear	16	Michelin Scorcher "31" 150/80B16	40	276
XL 1200X/C/CP	front	16	Michelin Scorcher "31" 130/90B16	36	248
XL 1200X/C/CP	rear	16	Michelin Scorcher "31" 150/80B16	40	276
XL 1200V	front	21	Dunlop D402F MH90-21	30	207
XL 1200V	rear	16	Dunlop D401 150/80/B16	40	276
XR 1200X	front	18	Michelin Scorcher "11F" 120/70ZR18	36	248
XR 1200X	rear	17	Michelin Scorcher "11" 180/55ZR17	42	290