1957 Sportster

The Sportster XL was introduced as “a modern, up-to-date power plant.”

Number produced: 1983

Original Price: $1103

• Displacement: 55 ci / 900 cc
• Compression: 7.5.1
• Hemi-spherical style heads
• 90 Degree Valve Angle
• Horse Power: 40hp @ 5,500rpm¹⁾
• Weigh: 495 lb / 225 kg²⁾

• XL

• Pepper Red / Black Tank Panels ³⁾
• Skyline Blue / Birch White Tank Panels
• Birch White / Black Tank Panels
• Black / Pepper Red Tank Panels

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