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Motorcycle description sheet Harley-DavidsonXL Sportster 1200 R 2005

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XL Sportster 1200 R 2004
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Performance

Specifications
Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 R 2005
  • Chassis
  • Frame : Double steel cradle
  • Fuel capacity : 13,20 liters (3,49 US gallons)
  • Seat height : 742 mm (29,21 in)
  • Length : 2 250 mm (88,58 in)
  • Wheelbase : 1 520 mm (59,84 in)
  • Dry weight : 250 kg
  • Curb mass : 272 kg
  • Front axle
  • Telehydraulic fork Ø 39 mm (1.54 in), Wheel travel : 117 mm (4,61 in)
  • Braking 2 discs Ø 292 mm (11.5 in), 4-piston caliper
  • Front wheel : 100 / 90 - 19 → Order this type of tire
Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 R 2005 specifications
  • Transmission
  • 5 stage gearbox
  • Secondary belt drive
  • Rear axle
  • 2 amortisseurs Showa, Wheel travel : 104 mm (4,09 in)
  • Braking 1 disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), 4-piston caliper
  • Rear wheel : 150 / 80 - 16 → Order this type of tire
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Acceleration

Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 R 2005 Undisclosed
Buell XB-12 S LIGHTNING 2005 : 3.3 s
Triumph 900 THRUXTON 2005 Undisclosed
Ducati 800 MONSTER S2R 2005 : 4 s

Fuel consumption

Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 R 2005 : 6,10 liters/100km (0,39 mpg)
Buell XB-12 S LIGHTNING 2005 : 5,60 liters/100km (0,42 mpg)
Triumph 900 THRUXTON 2005 Undisclosed
Ducati 800 MONSTER S2R 2005 : 6,20 liters/100km (0,38 mpg)

Range

Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 R 2005 : 216 km (134 miles)
Buell XB-12 S LIGHTNING 2005 : 259 km (161 miles)
Triumph 900 THRUXTON 2005 Undisclosed
Ducati 800 MONSTER S2R 2005 : 226 km (140 miles)

Torque

Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 R 2005 : 9.8 mkg
Buell XB-12 S LIGHTNING 2005 : 11 mkg
Triumph 900 THRUXTON 2005 : 7 mkg
Ducati 800 MONSTER S2R 2005 : 7.4 mkg

Power

Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 R 2005 : 70 ch (69 hp)
Buell XB-12 S LIGHTNING 2005 : 100 ch (98,60 hp)
Triumph 900 THRUXTON 2005 : 70 ch (69 hp)
Ducati 800 MONSTER S2R 2005 : 77 ch (75,90 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 R 2005 : 3.62 kg/ch
Buell XB-12 S LIGHTNING 2005 : 1.82 kg/ch
Triumph 900 THRUXTON 2005 : 2.97 kg/ch
Ducati 800 MONSTER S2R 2005 : 2.28 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 R 2005 : 25.51 kg/mkg
Buell XB-12 S LIGHTNING 2005 : 16.27 kg/mkg
Triumph 900 THRUXTON 2005 : 29.29 kg/mkg
Ducati 800 MONSTER S2R 2005 : 23.38 kg/mkg

Speed

Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1200 R 2005 : 170 km/h (105,60 mph)
Buell XB-12 S LIGHTNING 2005 : 220 km/h (136,70 mph)
Triumph 900 THRUXTON 2005 : 190 km/h (118,10 mph)
Ducati 800 MONSTER S2R 2005 : 205 km/h (127,40 mph)
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Review (2)
French H Model 2008
Bécane cool,une machine pour le plaisir au quotidien avec des performance adapté à la route Rating : 5/5
French ROB Model 2004
Si oui, je viens d'apprendre un truc dont je n'aurais jamais douté !
Les poussoirs de culbuteurs apparents ne serraient qu'un leurre ?
Ah bon ! ! ! Rating : 3/5
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