====== 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 ^
|((2012 Sportster Models Parts Catalog, PN 99451-12A, pg 2)) | | | | 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 ((2012 Sportster Models Parts Catalog, PN 99451-12A, pg 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 ====
| ((2012 Service Manual PN 99484-12A, Harley-Davidson, Sec 3.1)) ^ 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 |9.7-1|10.1-1|
==== Drivetrain ====
| ((2012 Service Manual PN 99484-12A, Harley-Davidson, Sec 5.2)) ^ 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 teeth|34 teeth |34 teeth |
|Clutch sprocket |57 teeth |57 teeth |57 teeth |57 teeth|57 teeth |57 teeth|
^Final Drive \\ Transmission to Rear Wheel| | | | |
|Transmission sprocket |29 teeth |29 teeth |29 teeth |30 teeth|28 teeth |28 teeth|
|Rear wheel sprocket |68 teeth |68 teeth |68 teeth |68 teeth|68 teeth |68 teeth|
===== Specifications =====
===== Models =====
==== 2012 XL 883L ====
{{:sportster_history:2012_xl883l.jpg?direct&300}}((Photo provided by XLForum Member: RandyMac))
* 2012 XL883L
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==== XL1200V "Seventy-Two" ====
{{:sportster_history:stock_72.jpg?300}}((Image provided by XLForum Member: MoBillyAla))
==== XR1200X ====
{{:sportster_history:2012-xr1200x.jpg?direct&300|}}((Photo provided by XLForum Member: Screw Loose Dan))
=== Dimensions: ===
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=== 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
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===== Model Year Changes =====
Summary of changes for MY 2012: ((HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNIVERSITY, TECHNICAL FORUM, 2012 MODEL YEAR))
* 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).
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