2009 Harley Davidson Sportster XR1200
First Reviewed August 26, 2009
Found in Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Reviews, Sportster
| Style | Not Rated |
| Performance | Not Rated |
| Durability | Not Rated |
| Overall Value | Not Rated |
Originally conceived by Harley-Davidson designers as bike tailored to the European market, the XR1200 received a lot of positive mention in various motorcycles publications and caused a hue and cry among US Sportster owners who wanted one for themselves.
Never know to let their customers down, the powers that be chose to release the XR1200 in North America in 2009. This bike has a racing blood running through it’s veins from it’s silver powder-coated engine, to it’s narrow frame, to it’s mid-mounted footpegs.
The motorcycle is powered by the same 1200cc air-cooled, Evolution engine as other models on the Sportster line, but tuned to produce 73.91 ft-lbs of torque at 4,000 rpm. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection and a six-speed transmission come standard.
Exterior styling points include black 3-spoke cast aluminum wheels, recessed headlamp, 2-1-2 exhaust system, and ram-air style intake. Available in three color schemes and shown here in Mirage Orange Pearl.
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