2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 1200 Roadster

2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 1200 Roadster pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Standard
MSRP
$8,895
Warranty
24
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Harley-Davidson
Display Name
Sportster(R) 1200 Roadster
Year
2008
Make
Harley-Davidson
Engine Brand Name
Evolution(R)
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
79 / 107.1
Torque RPM
4000
Cooling
Air
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Stroke (mm/in)
96.8 / 3.81
Displacement (cc/ci)
1199.5 / 73.2
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Premium
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
57 / 42
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
4.1 / 5.6
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
9.32 / 6.65 / 4.95 / 4.1 / 3.52
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
57H
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Speed Rating
71H
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) 100/90 R19 57H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) 150/80 R16 71H
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.51
Wheelbase (in/mm)
60 / 1524
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.6 / 142.2
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
6.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
565 / 256.3
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
585 / 265.4
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.5 / 17
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.12
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.1 / 713.7
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Belt Guard
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Cover
No
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Service Reminder
Standard
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Destination Charge
270
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Paint
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Visor
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Folding
Yes
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • Unique
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 29, 2011

    Unique and little recognized, the 2008 was the ultimate in features on a Roadster, then Harley halted the Roadster model after offering this edition for one year only, as it's specs were so close to the newly introduced 2009 XR "Euro" Sportster. The 2008 had full shocks, fully padded seat, rubber ...

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  • a perfect standard bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Mar 20, 2009

    This was my first bike, and it was really fantastic. It can do a bit of everything, from twists and turns to cruising for hours. Engine purred perfectly- i left it stock, loved the black engine and wheels, had pacific blue paint on the tank and fenders; color combo really looked good. It handled ...

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