1958 Sportster

Engine: 883cc air-cooled OHV 45-degree V-twin,

• Bore: 76.2mm
• Stroke 96.85mm bore and stroke, 9:1
• Compression ratio: 9:1
• Horsepower: 55
• Weight (wet): 480 lb / 218 kg
• Fuel capacity: 1.9 gal / 7.2 l
• Fuel Economy: 40mpg

Original Price then/now: $1,265

• XL - Number Produced: 579¹⁾
• XLH - Number Produced: 711²⁾
• XLCH - Number Produced: 239(http://www.harleykmodel.com/history/production-figures.html))
• XLRTT - Number Produced: 26(http://www.harleykmodel.com/history/production-figures.html))

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