1958 Sportster

Introduction of the XLH (H = High Performance) an XLCH (C = stripped frame, H = High Performance) models. XLCH has been interpreted by enthusiasts as Competition Hot or California Hot

• Engine type: 4 cycle Overhead Valves, 45 degree V2 ¹⁾
• Displacement: 54 ci / 883 cc
• Compression: 7.5:1
• Hemi-spherical style heads
• Bore: 3 in²⁾
• Stroke: 3 13/16 in³⁾
• 90 Degree Valve Angle
• Horsepower: 42 @ 5,500rpm ⁴⁾
• Torque: 48 ft-lb @ 3600 RPM

Original Price then/now: $1,265

• XL - Number Produced: 579⁵⁾
• XLH - Number Produced: 711⁶⁾
• XLCH - Number Produced: 239⁷⁾
• XLRTT - Number Produced: 26⁸⁾

• Skyline Blue / Birch White⁹⁾
• Calypso Red / Birch White¹⁰⁾
• Sabre Gray Metallic / Birch White¹¹⁾
• Black / Birch White¹²⁾

1958 Parts Manual¹³⁾

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