====== 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 cm<sup>3</sup> (Heavyweight Motorcycle) \\ 4 = 351-900 cm<sup>3</sup> (Middleweight)|See Models below| 2=883 cm<sup>3</sup> air-cooled \\ 3=1202 cm<sup>3</sup> air-cooled \\ 6=1202 cm<sup>3</sup> 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 in<sup>3</sup> (883 cm<sup>3</sup>)|73.4 in<sup>3</sup> (1202 cm<sup>3</sup>)|73.4 in<sup>3</sup> (1202 cm<sup>3</sup>)|
^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 ====

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  * 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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