The XL 1200N Nightster features:
Rubber-mounted 1200cc XL Evolution engine
Medium Grey powder-coated engine with polished and black treatments
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
High-compression, high-flow cylinder heads
High-performance cams
Smooth, quiet transmission
Light clutch lever effort
25.3 inch/642.62 mm solo seat height
Low front and rear suspension
Black front forks with gaiters
Bullet hole rear belt guard and front fender clamps
Black, low rise handlebar with brake and clutch levers, turn signals and air cleaner insert
Side-mounted licence plate holder (US specification only)
Brake and tail lights integrated with rear turn signals
Black mid-mount foot controls
Black-rimmed, Laced Steel wheels
Chrome staggered shorty slash cut dual exhaust
Silver Satin finish fuel cap, headlamp trim ring and oil dipstick cover
Smart Security System
Please note: U.S. specifications detailed within this release – European specifications will differ and be advised at a later date. 
Tor Sagen
SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions
NEW XL 1200N Nightster™
dimensions Length
85.80 in. (2179.32 mm)
Overall Width
36.40 in. (924.56 mm)
Overall Height
43.60 in. (1107.44 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2 - 25.30 in. (642.62 mm)
• Unladen - 26.30 in. (668.02 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.4 in. (111.8 mm)
Rake (steering head) 29.6°
Fork Angle 29.6°
Trail 4.60 in. (116.84 mm)
Wheelbase 60.00 in. (1524.00 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, blackwall):
• Front – D401F
• Rear – D401
100/90-19 57H
150/80B16 71H
Fuel Capacity
3.30 gal. (12.49 L) (warning light at approximately 0.80 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter)
3.60 qts. (3.41 L)
Weight:
• As Shipped - 545 lbs. (247.21 kg)
• In Running Order - 565 lbs. (256.28 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - 1000 lbs. (453.59 kg)
Engine
Air-cooled, Evolution® Valve Train Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke
3.50 in. x 3.81 in. (88.90 mm x 96.77 mm)
Displacement 73.20 cu. in. (1859.28 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Fuel System3
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
Lubrication System Dry-sump
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 57/38 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall):
• 1st - 9.315
• 2nd - 6.653
• 3rd - 4.948
• 4th - 4.102
• 5th - 3.517
Chassis
Frame - Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swingarm - Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Fork 39 mm
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Wheels4:
Black, Laced Steel
• Front - 19 in. x 2.50 in. (482.60 mm x 63.50 mm)
• Rear - 16 in. x 3.0 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm)
Brakes:
• Caliper Type - Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
• Rotor Type - Patented, uniform expansion rotors
(diameter x width):
• Front (floating) - 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear - 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel
• Rear Wheel
4.60 in. (116.84 mm)
2.40 in. (60.96 mm)
Performance
Engine Torque (per SAE J1349)5:
• North America
79.10 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm
(107.26 NM @ 4000 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right 29°
• Left 30°
Fuel Economy9
(EPA urban/highway test)
42.40/57.10 mpg (5.55/4.12 L/100 km)
Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating) Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V,
12-amp/hour, 200 cca Charging Single-phase, 30-amp system (357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V)
Starting
1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) - 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights - 8W/28W (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights - 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps - High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings, security system6 (optional)
Styling/Convenience
Engine Trim - Medium Gray, with polished treatment
Exhaust System - Chrome, staggered shorty duals
Foot Supports and Controls
Mid-mounted rider footpegs with brake and shift levers
Handlebars - Black, low-rise
Seat - One-piece, solo Sportster® classic
Instruments
Redesigned gauges with enhanced features: Electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual resettable tripmeter, speedometer gauge with low fuel warning light, low oil pressure indicator light, diagnostics readout, brighter/balanced LED lights
Hazard Warning
Integrated into turn signal controls
Smart Security System
Optional, next-generation hands-free security fob; operates based on proximity to vehicle
warranty
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GnFishn (30-01-2007): As a current owner of a 2006 1200R, I'm glad to see HD continuing to enhance and extend the Sportster line. This is a great classic motorcycle that is under appreciated by many riders. The bike is a tremendous value for the money and a really sweet ride. I like the looks of this new model and believe HD will sell lots of them.
