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1997 Sportster
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Example: 1HD1CAP16VY201624 appears on steering head. Abbreviated VIN appears on engine crankcase - CAP16VY201624
| Motorcycle Origin | Manufacturer/ Make | Motorcycle Displacement Type | Model Designation | Engine Size | Introduction Date / Special Models | VIN Check Digit | Model Year | Assembly Plant | Serial Number |
| Made in USA | Harley Davidson | 1 = 901 cc & up 4 = 351-900 cc | CA = XLH 883 CE = XLH 883 Hugger CA= XLH 1200 CG = XL 1200C Custom CH = XL 1200S Sport | M = 883 CC ENGINE P = 1200 CC ENGINE | 1 = Regular 2 = Mid Year Intro Date 3 = California Models | Can be 0 - 9 or X | V = 1997 | Y = YORK, PA K = Kansas City, MO | |
| 1 | HD | 1 | CA | P | 1 | 6 | V | Y | 201624 |
Engine, Drivetrain, Performance
Engine- 883
- Air Cooled, Overhead Valve, V-twin Evolution®
- Type: 4 Cycle, 45'V
- Bore: 3.000 in. / 76.20 mm
- Stroke: 3.812 in. / 96.82 mm
- Piston Displacement: 53.9 ci / 883 cc
- Compression Ratio: 9.0 to 1
- Horsepower: 55 @ 6,000 rpm
- Oil Tank Capacity w/Filter: 3 qt / 2.8 liters
Specifications
Drivetrain
- Primary Drive: Triple- Row Chain
- Primary Drive Front Gear: 35 Teeth
- Primary Drive Rear Gear: 56 Teeth
- Primary Drive Ratio: 1.60:1
- Final Drive: 128 Tooth Secondary Drive Belt (1992-2003)
- Final Drive Transmission Sprocket: 27 Teeth (1993-2003 final drive trans-rear wheel sprockets and ratio)
- Final Drive Rear Wheel Sprocket: 61 Teeth
- Final Drive Ratio: 2.26 : 1
- Transmission: Trap Door Style, Constant Mesh Type 5-speed
- Gear Ratios (overall): (Domestic 1995-2003)- (HDI 1993-2003)
- 1st: 9.71
- 2nd: 7.12
- 3rd: 5.18
- 4th: 4.26
- 5th: 3.61
Performance
- Engine Torque Testing Method:
- Engine Torque:Torque: 50 ft-lb @ 4,600 rpm
- Lean Angle, Right (deg.):
- Lean Angle, Left (deg.):
- Fuel Economy, Combined City/Highway:
Engine- 1200
- Air Cooled,Overhead Valve, V-twin Evolution®
- Type: 4 Cycle, 45'V
- Bore: 3.498 in. / 88.85 mm
- Stroke: 3.812 in. / 96.82 mm
- Piston Displacement: 73.3 ci / 1201 cc
- Compression Ratio: 9.0 to 1
- Horsepower: 65 @ 5,200 rpm
- Oil Tank Capacity w/Filter: 3 qt / 2.8 liters
Specifications
Drivetrain
- Primary Drive: Triple- Row Chain
- Primary Drive Front Gear: 35 Teeth
- Primary Drive Rear Gear: 56 Teeth
- Primary Drive Ratio: 1.60:1
- Final Drive: 128 Tooth Secondary Drive Belt
- Final Drive Transmission Sprocket: 29 Teeth (1993-2003 trans-rear wheel sprockets- ratio)
- Final Drive Rear Wheel Sprocket: 61 Teeth
- Final Drive Ratio: 2.10:1
- Transmission: Trap Door Style, Constant Mesh Type 5-speed
- Gear Ratios (overall): (Domestic-1995-2003) - (HDI 1997-2003)
- 1st: 9.04
- 2nd: 6.62
- 3rd: 4.82
- 4th: 3.97
- 5th: 3.36
Performance
- Engine Torque Testing Method:
- Engine Torque:Torque: 71 ft-lb @ 4,000 rpm
- Lean Angle, Right (deg.):
- Lean Angle, Left (deg.):
- Fuel Economy, Combined City/Highway:
Engine- 1200S
- Air Cooled,Overhead Valve, V-twin Evolution®
- Type: 4 Cycle, 45'V
- Bore: 3.498 in. / 88.85 mm
- Stroke: 3.812 in. / 96.82 mm
- Piston Displacement: 73.3 ci / 1201 cc
- Compression Ratio: 9.0 to 1
- Horsepower: 65 @ 5,200 rpm
- Oil Tank Capacity w/Filter: 3 qt / 2.8 liters
- Ignition: Single Fire Twin Plug Ignition System
Specifications
Drivetrain
- Primary Drive: Triple- Row Chain
- Primary Drive Front Gear: 35 Teeth
- Primary Drive Rear Gear: 56 Teeth
- Primary Drive Ratio: 1.60:1
- Final Drive: 128 Tooth Secondary Drive Belt (1993-2003 trans-rear wheel sprockets-ratio)
- Final Drive Transmission Sprocket: 29 Teeth
- Final Drive Rear Wheel Sprocket: 61 Teeth
- Final Drive Ratio: 2.10:1
- Transmission: Trap Door Style, Constant Mesh Type 5-speed
- Gear Ratios (overall): (Domestic-1995-2003) - (HDI-1997-2003)
- 1st: 9.04
- 2nd: 6.62
- 3rd: 4.82
- 4th: 3.97
- 5th: 3.36
Performance
- Engine Torque Testing Method:
- Engine Torque:Torque: 71 ft-lb @ 4,000 rpm
- Lean Angle, Right (deg.):
- Lean Angle, Left (deg.):
- Fuel Economy, Combined City/Highway:
Specifications
Models
XLH 883
XLH 883 Hugger
XLH 1200
XL 1200C
XL 1200S
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