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2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster® 1200 Custom

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Identification
Model Type  Standard
BASE MSRP(US)  $9,495.00
Dealers Harley-Davidson Dealers
Warranty  24
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Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  Evolution®
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  79 / 107.1
Torque RPM  3500
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)  52 / 45
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)  4.5 / 5.2
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  1
Carburetor Size (mm)  40
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Transmission:  
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)  9.45 / 6.5 / 5.04 / 4.15 / 3.52
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Chromed  Yes
Tire Brand  Dunlop®
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  90
Front Tire Speed Rating  54H
Front Wheel Diameter  21
Rear Tire Width  150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  80
Rear Tire Speed Rating  71H
Rear Wheel Diameter  16
Front Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop MH90-21 54H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop 150/80 R16 71H
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.5 / 292.1
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.5 / 292.1
Suspension:  
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
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  7.52
Wheelbase (in/mm)  60.4 / 1534.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  4.4 / 111.8
Length (ft/ft)  7
Length (ft/in)  6.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  554 / 251.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  4.5 / 17
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.17
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Leather
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  26.5 / 673.1
Number Of Seats  2
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard  No
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Fork Guards  No
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
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Fuel Level Warning  Standard
Service Reminder  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months)  24
Destination Charge  195
Battery Warranty (Months)  0
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Standard
Manufacturer Country  USA
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
Parent Company  Harley-Davidson
Display Name  Sportster® 1200 Custom
Paint & Finish:  
Paint  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Headlight (s)  Standard
Type  Halogen
Glass:  
Folding  Yes

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By J. Douglas Rowe(Owner), May. 25, 2010
I have had many bikes over the years from Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Harley Davidson. The 1200 Custom is the best so far. It handles well is fun to ride looks great sounds better has great power and is a Great around town bike. A good example; my bike was parked next to several others in a parki... Read Full Review

 

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Nice Scoot !
By Jonathons Daddy (Owner), Mar. 5, 2013
I bought it with 2800 miles and now have close to 5000 .... that about 2200 miles of smiles for me. I have owned many jap bikes but the simplicity of the Harley Evolution motor is what sold me ! I can change the oil , plugs , or do most regular maintenance with no problems at all .... I am of averag... Read Full Review

 

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Jun. 6, 2010
Best Bike I've ever had the priviledge of sitting my ass on! Read Full Review

 

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Love it!!
By Slim (Owner), Sep. 17, 2017
I bought mine 1/4/15 bone stock..sort of. It was Glacier White, had a windshield, bolt on hard bags, crash bars...but just not me. I loved every second I spent building this. All work was done by myself, fulfilling a dream 47 yrs ago.I just love Harley's...anyone can personalize them easily. I have ... Read Full Review

 

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By Terry Thomas(Owner), Aug. 1, 2021
The Harley Davidson 1200 Custom is by far the best motorcycle I have ever owned. I think has all the other brands beat. The way it performs at a given command excides all my expectation. People love the way it looks even the little ones smile and wave and you feel good because you know your making a... Read Full Review

 

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