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1958 Sportster

Specifications

Engine: 883cc air-cooled OHV 45-degree V-twin,

  • Bore: 76.2 mm
  • Stroke 96.85 mm
  • Compression ratio: 9:1
  • Horsepower: 55
  • Weight (wet): 480 lb / 218 kg
  • Fuel capacity: 1.9 gal / 7.2 l
  • Fuel Economy: 40mpg

Original Price then/now: $1,265

Models

  • XL - Number Produced: 5791)
  • XLH - Number Produced: 7112)
  • XLCH - Number Produced: 2393)
  • XLRTT - Number Produced: 264)

Colors

  • Skyline Blue / Birch White5)
  • Calypso Red / Birch White6)
  • Sabre Gray Metallic / Birch White7)
  • Black / Birch White8)

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