2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Low

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 [...]

2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom

Many consider the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom to be the best motorcycle that money can buy. The powerful motor doesn’t let even avid motorcycle enthusiasts down and the custom styling will have you feeling right at home at the next rally even though you may not have spent $10k -$20k on upgrades. This motorcycle may come with the name “Custom” but you do not see an overwhelming amount of flashy adornment. The larger motor does sit front and center and easily catches the eye but the head-turning elements of the bike pretty much end there. Jump on the bike, however, and you will immediately find that this one lean machine that delivers far more of a riding experience than one would expect. The bike shares the 1200cc air-cooled Evolution V-Twin engine with the both the 1200 Low and the Nightster and, as installed on the 1200 Custom, puts out 79 [...]