2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Low
September 4, 2009 by HDReviewer
Filed under Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Reviews, Sportster
The 2009 Sportster 1200 Low has all the power of the other members of the 1200 line made it to a mean, stripped down persona. While it lacks the oversized front wheel, custom handlebars, and front mounted foot pegs this Harley-Davidson motorcycle still has a mean kick. The 1200cc engine turns out 79 ft-lbs of torque at 4000 RPM. It’s mated to the standard six speed transmission, is that with electronic sequential port fuel injection (ESPFI). It boasts better than average fuel economy without sacrificing power or performance. The ability to produce so much torque from such a small package comes at the expense of stability and thus, to prevent the bike from shaking like a leaf while in motion, Harley-Davidson engineers mounted the mill to the frame with rubber dampeners which absorb the vibration. The 1200 Low is closely related to its 1200 Custom cousin. It has a slightly [...]