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2012 Sportster

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Example: _ appears on steering head. Abbreviated VIN appears on engine crankcase -


Motorcycle Origin

Manufacturer/ Make

Motorcycle Displacement

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
CJ = XL 883C Custom
CK = XL 883R
CA = XL1200
CG = XL 1200C Custom
M = 883 CC ENGINE
P = 1200 CC ENGINE
1 = Regular
2 = Mid Year Intro Date
3 = California Models
Can be
0 - 9 or X
K = Kansas City, MO
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Engine, Drivetrain, Performance

XL1200V

Specifications

XL1200V “Seventy Two”

Displacement (cc): 1201.2
Engine Type: V Twin
Cylinders: 2
Engine Stroke: 4-Stroke
Valve Configuration: OHV - Pushrod
Carburetion Type: Fuel Injected

Transmission Type: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Primary Drive System: Belt

Front Brakes: Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brakes: Hydraulic Disc
Front Tire(s): Michelin® MH90 R21 54H
Rear Tire(s): Michelin® 150/80 R16 71H

Wheelbase (in / mm): 60 / 1524
Dry Weight (lbs / kg): 545 / 247.2
Fuel Capacity (gal / L): 2.1 / 7.9
Seat Height (in / mm): 26.6 / 675.6

Paint:
Denim Black
Big Blue Pearl
Hard Candy Big Red Flake

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Models

2012 XL883L 1)

2012 XL1200V Seventy-Two Red Candy Flake


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