2012 Sportster

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Example: 1HD1LC314CC123456 appears on steering head.

World Manufacturer Id Motorcycle Type Model Engine Type Introduction Date VIN Check Digit Model Year Assembly Plant Sequential Number
1) Normal Mid Year
1HD=Made for sale in US
5HD=Made for sale outside US
932=Made and sold in Brazil
MEG=Made and sold in India
1 = 901 cm3 (Heavyweight Motorcycle)
4 = 351-900 cm3 (Middleweight)
See Models below 2=883 cm3 air-cooled
3=1202 cm3 air-cooled
6=1202 cm3 precision-cooled
1=Domestic
3=California
A=Canada
C=HDI
E=Japan
G=Australia
J=Brazil
L=Asia Pacific
N=India
2,4=Domestic
5,6=California
B=Canada
D=HDI
F=Japan
H=Australia
K=Brazil
M=Asia Pacific
P=India
Can be
0 - 9 or X
C = 2012 C=Kansas City, MO
D=HD Brazil-Manaus, Brazil
N=Haryana India
1HD 1 LC 3 1 4 C C 123456
VIN CODE 2) Model Name
CR XL 883L SuperLow
CS XL 883R 883 Roadster
LE XL 883N Iron 883
CT XL 1200C 1200 Custom
LH XL 1200CP 1200 Custom
CZ XL 1200N Nightster
LF XL 1200V Seventy-Two
LC XL 1200X Forty-Eight
LD XR 1200X XR1200X

Engine, Drivetrain, Performance

Engine

3) XL 883 XL 1200 XR 1200
Number of Cylinders 2
Type 4-cycle, 45° V-twin, air-cooled
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)
Piston Displacement 53.9 in3 (883 cm3)73.4 in3 (1202 cm3)73.4 in3 (1202 cm3)
Compression Ratio 8.9-1 9.7-110.1-1

Drivetrain

4) XL883 CC (Domestic) XL883 CC (World) XL1200 CC (US) XL1200 CC (World) XR1200X (US/Wolrd) XR1200X (Japan)
Primary
Engine to Transmission
Engine sprocket 34 teeth 34 teeth 38 teeth 38 teeth34 teeth 34 teeth
Clutch sprocket 57 teeth 57 teeth 57 teeth 57 teeth57 teeth 57 teeth
Final Drive
Transmission to Rear Wheel
Transmission sprocket 29 teeth 29 teeth 29 teeth 30 teeth28 teeth 28 teeth
Rear wheel sprocket 68 teeth 68 teeth 68 teeth 68 teeth68 teeth 68 teeth

Specifications

Models

2012 XL 883L

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  • 2012 XL883L

XL1200V "Seventy-Two"

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XR1200X

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Dimensions:

Paint:

  • Denim Black
  • Big Blue Pearl
  • Hard Candy Big Red Flake

Chassis:

  • Front Brakes: Hydraulic Disc
  • Rear Brakes: Hydraulic Disc

Tires:

  • Front Tire(s): Michelin® MH90 R21 54H
  • Rear Tire(s): Michelin® 150/80 R16 71H

Model Year Changes

Summary of changes for MY 2012: 8)

  • All XL's switched over to Michelin Scorcher tires.
    • 11 series on XR1200X and 883L.
    • 31 series on all other models.
  • XL883R (non-Domestic) switched handlebar/speedo bracket.
  • New fork and ignition locks (increase number of keys).

Back to Sportster History Index


1) , 2)
2012 Sportster Models Parts Catalog, PN 99451-12A, pg 2
3)
2012 Service Manual PN 99484-12A, Harley-Davidson, Sec 3.1
4)
2012 Service Manual PN 99484-12A, Harley-Davidson, Sec 5.2
5)
Photo provided by XLForum Member: RandyMac
6)
Image provided by XLForum Member: MoBillyAla
7)
Photo provided by XLForum Member: Screw Loose Dan
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNIVERSITY, TECHNICAL FORUM, 2012 MODEL YEAR
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