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Description
This model belongs to Sportsters that have been in Harley’s production line since 1957. The original model was based on another manufacturer’s bike known as the XR750 released in 1970. The Harley version introduced in 2010 had lots of changes if compared to the previous models, and it was sold on African, European, and the Middle Eastern markets.
History of the XR1200 by Harley-Davidson
The original model of the motorcycle line known under the name of XL Sportster ("XL" was used for all Sportsters) took lots of features from the previous model KR750, including suspension.
The XR1200 was shown to the public in 2008. The Sportster came with an engine that was capable of producing 68 kW as well as swing arm made of aluminum.
In the summer of 2008, a US motorcycling magazine published the photo of the Sportster bike as well as a positive review about their first ride experience. Moreover, they asked Harley-Davidson to supply the Americans with these machines.
In fact, the 1200 Sportster model was mainly developed for the European market, but it had to be brought to the American market because of the high demand for this Harley-Davidson machine that just could not be ignored. There were certain difficulties with selling Sportster motorcycle in the USA by Harley-Davidson, including delay with obtaining rights for using this name. The US market finally obtained the XR1200 bike in 2009. Moreover, it got pretty interestingly painted elements. One of the most interesting things about these Harley-Davidson bikes was the fact that several hundreds of them came with autograph by famous racers along with a nice letter from the H-D company. No more XR1200 models have been marketed to the USA since 2013.
Description of the XR1200 model
This model released in 2010 belongs to Harley-Davidson cruisers. Generally, The XR1200 model was an awesome looking model that featured a 73ci v2. There also were a 5-speed MT and the final drive with a belt. This Sportster motorcycle was designed for the average height European riders.
This Harley motorcycle came with a powerful 1200cc 2 cylinder engine and oil cooler. Although the engine provided for the XR1200 motorcycle produced lots of vibration, the riders would not feel uncomfortable with it. The Harley Sportster bike was equipped with good exhaust with double mufflers as well as inverted front forks.
The front brake type of the XR1200 was dual Hydraulic disc while the rear brake type was hydraulic disc, and according to the riders’ review, the brakes were responsive. The wheels come with 3 spokes. The tachometer in this Harley-Davidson machine was located right in the center of the handlebar, and all of the necessary data can be easily checked out while riding. The height of the seat in the Harley XR1200 model is 29.2 in. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 562 lbs. and its fuel capacity was 3.5 gal. The wheelbase of the XR1200 bike was 59.8 in.
The XR1200 motorcycle had a true retro look thanks to the certain elements painted in the bright orange color.