2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster® XR1200X Specs, Engine Feature, and Video

Posted in Harley-Davidson, Motorcycle, Sportster XR1200X on March 20th, 2011 by jess

2011 Harley Davidson Sportster XR1200X The 2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster® XR1200X race inspired sporting motorcycle is driven by a spirited 1201cc Evolution® V-Twin engine and 5-speed transmission that claims to achieve 73.9 lb.ft. torque at 4000 rpm.  Aluminum heads and cylinders are used to lighten the bike’s weight and improve air-cooling efficiency.  The new styling is bold – with the black out treatment including for the powertrain and dual upswept exhaust, and three spoke cast aluminum black wheels with orange rim pinstripe.  Also revised are the suspension, with Showa’s fully adjustable 43mm Big Piston Fork and 36mm fully adjustable Showa® shock.   The strong dual, four-piston Nissin calipers front brakes and single piston rear are unchangeable.  Other features include a 29° rake, two-piece stepped saddle, Dunlop® qualifier tires, wide low-rise handlebar, and XR750-inspired fuel tank with throwback graphics that’s integrated with the air intake underneath.

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2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster® Iron 883 Specs, Engine Features, Overview and Video

Posted in Harley-Davidson, Motorcycle, Sportster Iron 883 on March 18th, 2011 by jess

2011 H-D Sportster Iron 883 The 2011 Harley Davidson Sportster® Iron 883 has got a gritty, edgy feel to it.  This model was born on the dirt tracks and drag strips – thus, its legacy continues with its anti-chrome, minimal Dark Custom styling, which serves as a good starting point for customization.  It is fitted with black powder-coated durable 883cc V-twin engine with black rocker covers.  The rubber-mounted, air-cooled, electronic-fuel injected engine has aluminum head and cylinder, and delivers 55 ft.lbs. of torque through a 5-speed transmission.  Other features of the H-D Sportster® Iron 883 XL883N include a chopped fender, drag-style handlebar, classic 3.3 gallon peanut fuel tank,  mid-mounted controls and rider foot pegs, lowered front and rear suspension, 25.7 in. high narrow solo seat, H-D’s turn signal ‘Intuitive Controls’, a retro-style bullet combination stop-turn-taillights, chrome exhaust with slash-cut mufflers, and side mounted license plate.

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