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1957 Sportster

The Sportster XL was introduced as “a modern, up-to-date power plant.” www.motorcycleclassics.com_media_images_mcc_editorial_articles_magazine_20articles_2011_05-01_1957_20harley-davidson_20sportster_20xl_sportster-1.jpg

Number produced: 1983

Original Price: $1103

Specifications

  • Displacement: 55 ci / 900 cc
  • Compression: 7.5.1
  • Hemi-spherical style heads
  • 90 Degree Valve Angle

Models

  • XL

Colors

  • Pepper Red / Black Tank Panels 1)
  • Skyline Blue / Birch White Tank Panels
  • Birch White / Black Tank Panels
  • Black / Pepper Red Tank Panels

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