2009 Harley Davidson XL 1200 Nightster Sportster

XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster

Ready to wheel its way through the alleyways and backstreets, the Nightster takes the Sportster legend in a dark direction with timeless styling. Black finishes cover wheel rims and hubs, forks and handlebars, hand and foot controls. Old school style fork gaiters and a bullet-hole belt guard emphasize the original look. A low suspension puts the rider at seat height of just 676mm. The new smaller front fender complements the clipped rear fender. The soulful 1200 Evolution engine growls through a chrome staggered exhaust with dual mufflers. In a first for the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the European specification version of the Nightster features longer travel rear suspension for improved cornering clearance on Europe’s twisty roads. Riders seeking a lower ‘slammed’ look can easily fit shorter rear suspension units offered through Harley-Davidson Genuine Parts and Accessories.

XL 1200N Nightster features:

• Isolation-mounted, 1200cc Evolution engine
• Medium-grey powdercoated engine with polished covers
• Black laced steel wheels, 19-inch front / 16-inch rear
• New low profile front fender
• Black, low-rise handlebars
• Sportster classic solo seat
• Chrome staggered exhaust with dual mufflers
• Black mid-mount foot controls
• Classic 12.5 litre fuel tank
• Black front forks with gaiters
• Bullet-hole belt guard and front fender supports
• Combination rear stop-tail-turn lights
• Lowered rear suspension
• Smart Security System

Dimensions

Length (mm) ...................................................................................................2245
Seat Height (mm)2 .............................................................................................676
Ground Clearance (mm) ....................................................................................130
Rake at steering head (°) / Trail (mm) ........................................................ 30 / 119
Fork Angle ........................................................................................................30°
Wheelbase (mm) .............................................................................................1510
Fuel Capacity (litres) ........................................................................................12.5
Oil Capacity w/fi lter (litres) .................................................................................3.4
Dry Weight (kg) .................................................................................................251

Powertrain

Engine .................................................................................Air-cooled, Evolution
Displacement (cu.cm) .....................................................................................1200
Bore x Stroke (mm) ...............................................................................88.9 x 96.8
Fuel System ...................................Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio ..........................................................................................9.7:1
Exhaust System .............................. Chrome, staggered exhaust with dual mufflers

Tyres:

Front ............................................................................. D401F 100/90-19 57H
Rear ............................................................................... D401 150/80B16 71H

Wheels:

Front ...............................................................................19” Black, steel laced
Rear ................................................................................16” Black, steel laced

Drivetrain

Primary Drive ..............................................................................Chain, 38/57 ratio
Final Drive .....................................................................................Belt, 30/68 ratio
Clutch .................................................................................................. 9-plate, wet
Transmission .............................................................................................5-speed

Gear Ratios:
1st ............................................................................................................ 9.00
2nd ........................................................................................................... 6.43
3rd ............................................................................................................ 4.78
4th ............................................................................................................ 3.97
5th ............................................................................................................ 3.40

Chassis

Brakes, Dia (Front/Rear, mm) .................................................................. 292 / 292
Caliper Type .....................................................Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
Front Fork .....................................................................................................39mm
Rear Shocks ...................................................... Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Suspension Travel:
Front (mm) ...................................................................................................92
Rear (mm) ....................................................................................................92
Frame ............................. Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swingarm .....Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded

Performance

Engine Torque (EU Standard EC95/1)5 ......................98 Nm / 72 ft lbs @ 3200 rpm
Lean Angle per SAE J1168 (Degrees Left/Right) .......................................... 30 / 29

Electrical

Charging .................................................................. Single-phase, 30-amp system
......................................... (357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V)
Starting..................... 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement

Lights (as per country regulation):

Headlamp .................... Quartz Halogen, 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
Tail/Stop Lights....................................................................................5W/21W
Turn Signal Lights ............................................................... 21W self-canceling
Instruments ..............Handlebars-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer;
......................................................... Time-of-day clock; Dual resettable tripmeter;
....................................................................................... LED stop-tail-turn signals
Indicator Lamps ......................... High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals,
......................................... engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings, security system

Colour Options

Vivid Black; Brilliant Silver Denim & Black Denim; Mirage Orange Pearl & Vivid Black

Model Features

Medium-grey engine with polished treatment covers; Black headlamp visor; Satin trim ring with black body headlamp; Black riser; Silver satin-fi nished fuel cap, headlamp ring and oil dipstick cover; Mid-mounted rider footpegs; Black, low-rise handlebars; One-piece, solo Sportster classic seat; Black finish hand and foot controls; New low-profile front fender

Warranty

Warranty .................................................................24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval .........................................................First 1,000 miles (1,600 km),
................................................................. every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter
.