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Authentic throwback soul meets a modern ride
A new school twist on the choice ride for those who know how to have fun.
For decades, the Sportster models have offered a successful synthesis of pithy power, easy handling and a sleek look. Beginners appreciate the character of the machines, as they make joining the big Harley-Davidson family easy, and experienced bikers enjoy the great driving fun they offer.
Tallboy Handlebars
Ride with your fists in the wind with the Tallboy handlebars. Shaped to provide the ideal balance of rise and width.
Throwback 70’s custom tank art
Authentic bold 70’s inspired tank graphic and badge shows the bike’s retro roots.
Bold muscular attitude
A bulldog stance with a slammed speedometer and peanut tank, massive triple clamps, and 49mm front forks.
Dark Custom Style
A balance of blacked-out and chrome finishes give is that authentic custom attitude.
Luftgekühlter Evolution™ Engine
PRICING5
- VIVID BLACK 12.195 €
- COLOUR 12.475 €
- COLOUR 12.475 €
ENGINE
- ENGINE 2Air-cooled, Evolution™
- BORE 88.9 mm
- STROKE 96.8 mm
- DISPLACEMENT 1,202 cc
- COMPRESSION RATIO 10:01
- FUEL SYSTEM Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
- EXHAUST Black, staggered, shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
DIMENSIONS
- LENGTH 2,165 mm
- SEAT HEIGHT, UNLADEN 705 mm
- GROUND CLEARANCE 110 mm
- RAKE (STEERING HEAD) (DEG) 30.2
- TRAIL 135 mm
- WHEELBASE 1,495 mm
- TYRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION 130/90B16 73H
- TYRES, REAR SPECIFICATION 150/80B16 77H
- FUEL CAPACITY 7.9 l
- OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER) 2.6 l
- WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED 248 kg
- WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER 256 kg
PERFORMANCE
- ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHOD EC 134/2014
- ENGINE TORQUE 396 Nm
- ENGINE TORQUE (RPM) 3,500
- LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.) 27.1
- LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.) 27.1
- FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHOD EU 134/2014
- FUEL ECONOMY: ESTIMATED HWY/CITY 5.2 l/100 km
- CO2 EMISSIONS TESTING METHOD EU 134/2014
- CO2 EMISSIONS 120 g/km CO2
DRIVETRAIN
- PRIMARY DRIVE Chain, 38/57 ratio
- GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 1ST 9.004
- GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 2ND 6.432
- GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 3RD 4.783
- GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 4TH 3.965
- GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 5TH 3.4
CHASSIS
- WHEELS, FRONT TYPE 7Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminium
- WHEELS, REAR TYPE Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminium
- BRAKES, CALIPER TYPE Dual-piston front, Dual-piston rear
ELECTRIC
- LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), INDICATOR LAMPS 6High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system, ABS
- GAUGES Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
- GAUGES Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
- WHEELS, REAR TYPE Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminium
- GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 1ST 9.004
- ENGINE TORQUE 396 Nm
- 1. Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
- 2. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
- 3. Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
- 4. See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details.
- 5. Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
- 6. Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for base models. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, added accessories, and additional dealer charges, if any, and are subject to change. Harley-Davidson reimburses dealers for performing manufacturer-specified pre-delivery inspection and setup tasks. Dealer prices may vary.
- 7. Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
- 8. North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
- 9. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
- SEAT HEIGHT, UNLADEN 705 mm
- BORE 88.9 mm