2009 Harley Davidson XR1200

Henderson Harley-Davidson XR1200 Trophy Agrees Dunlop Deal | Winning formula for Henderson Harley-Davidson XR1200 Trophy

Dirt Track-inspired, high performance street model developed specifically for the European market tops off a superlative line-up

Harley-Davidson announces the company's intention to begin production of the XR 1200 motorcycle for the European market in the spring of 2008. The XR 1200 is a great handling, high performance, naked street motorcycle with styling cues inspired by the legendary Harley-Davidson XR 750 flat track racer - a purpose built race bike that has notched up more race wins than any racing motorcycle in the history of motorcycle sport.

The XR 1200 Prototype was first unveiled to huge acclaim from customers and the media alike by Bill Davidson (great-grandson of one of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company's founders) at the Intermot motorcycle show in October, 2006. "The incredibly positive reaction we received to the XR 1200 Prototype and sustained level of anticipation amongst customers and the press across Europe confirmed how much interest there is in a Harley-Davidson motorcycle inspired by our racing line" said Davidson, Director of Motorcycle Product Development.

Developed with new European customers in mind

The XR 1200 is the result of a close collaboration between the Motor Company's Milwaukee-based product development team and Harley-Davidson's European product planning team. Reflecting the importance of the European market to Harley-Davidson, the European team played a significant role in defining the specifications and ergonomics of the XR 1200, and worked with US Ride and Handling engineers on suspension, braking and handling development.

John Lewis, Marketing Director for Harley-Davidson Europe said: "On top of our other exciting new model announcements for 2008, the XR 1200 is the perfect way to round-off a superb 2008 product line-up. We are delighted to announce that the XR 1200 will go into production in Spring 2008, having worked closely with our colleagues in the U.S. to create a great handling, high performance Harley-Davidson streetbike that looks great and is fun to ride. Feedback from European customers and the motorcycle media has been overwhelmingly positive so we think the XR 1200 will be well received in Europe."

Base prices for the XR1200 in Benelux will be:

• Belgium: €11,395
• The Netherlands: €12,995
• Luxembourg: €10,895

Great customer and media reaction

Harley-Davidson Europe has collected a large amount of customer and media feedback since the XR 1200 Prototype's unveiling. There have been a huge number of customer site visits to xrdna.com, the dedicated website that showcases the XR 1200.

The result points to the most powerful air-cooled European specification Harley-Davidson yet, with a 1200cc downdraft fuel injected engine producing high torque and peak horsepower. The suspension and braking have also been fine tuned to suit European roads. With a generous lean angle; specially tuned Showa sports suspension, including 43mm inverted front forks; high performance Nissin® brakes; and specially developed Dunlop Qualifier tyres, the XR 1200 is set to become the best handling Harley-Davidson regular production machine ever seen.

Product planning collaboration between Harley-Davidson's European and American teams has thus far proved extremely successful and bodes well for the future of this exciting new addition to the Harley-Davidson family. Recently, the incredibly successful VRSCDX Night Rod Special was the result of such a collaboration and has become one of the top selling Harley-Davidson models in Europe.

As a package, the XR 1200 is a bike full of purpose and character coupled with great performance, handling and a unique feel. Above all else it will be a bike that will offer a hugely rewarding riding experience.

XR 1200 features include:

• XR 750-inspired styling and livery
• 1200cc high performance powertrain finished in as-cast silver powdercoat
• Downdraft fuel injection and electronically controlled active air intake system
• Specially developed Dunlop Qualifier tyres (front 120/70ZR18; rear 180/55ZR17)
• Unique lightweight cast wheels with dirt track-inspired design
• Specially developed sports-tuned Showa suspension including 43mm inverted front forks
• Agile handling and ample cornering clearance
• High performance Nissin brakes
• Ergonomics designed to fit the average height European customer
• A commanding sport riding position with wide handlebars for leverage and semi-rearset footrests
• Unique new instruments with a large white-faced tachometer and digital speedo read-out

Technical Specification

Performance

• Engine Torque (EU Standard EC95/1)4. ..................74 ft. lbs / 100 NM @ 3700 rpm
• Horsepower. ..................................................................90hp / 67kW @ 7000 rpm
• Lean Angle per SAE J1168 (Degrees Left/Right). .........................................40 / 39

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. ......................................Unique compact instruments with prominent
  .........................white faced tachometer, digital speedo, dual trip meter and clockIndicator Lamps. ................Hazard warning lights operated by turn signal controls;
  .................................................high beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals,
  .....................engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings, low battery, security system

Colour Options

• Vivid Black; Mirage Orange Pearl; Pewter Denim

Model Features

Styling and Ergonomics

• Styling and livery inspired by the legendary XR 750 flat track racer
• Wide, black handlebars for dirt track looks and superb control
• Rear-set footrests for excellent cornering clearance
• Ergonomics designed around average height European male rider
• Standard passenger footrestsPowertrain and Intake
• Isolation-mounted high torque 1200cc Evolution V-Twin engine finished in silver powdercoat
• Downdraft Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and electronically controlled active intake system

Wheels, Brakes and Tyres

• Unique, lightweight cast wheels with flat track inspired 3-spoke design, finished in black
• Powerful Nissin dual front brakes with 4 piston calipers and 292mm patented uniform expansion rotors
• Dunlop Qualifier D209 tyres developed specifically for the XR 1200.
• 180mm rear tyre.
• Sport-tuned Showa suspension featuring 43mm inverted front forks and pre-load adjustable twin rear shock absorbers

Other Features

• Aircraft style aluminium alloy fuel filler
• Hands-free Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System
• Warranty. ...............................................................24 months (unlimited mileage)
• Service Interval. .......................................................First 1,000 miles (1,600 km),
  ................................................................every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter

Dimensions

• Length (mm). .................................................................................................2195
• Seat Height (mm). ...........................................................................................742
• Ground Clearance (mm). ..................................................................................147
• Rake at steering head (°) / Trail (mm). ....................................................29.3 / 130
• Fork Angle (°). .................................................................................................27.8
• Wheelbase (mm). ...........................................................................................1515
• Fuel Capacity (litres). ......................................................................................13.3
• Oil Capacity with filter (litres). ...........................................................................2.8
• Dry Weight (kg). ...............................................................................................250

Powertrain

• Engine. ...............................................................................Air-cooled, Evolution
• Displacement (cu.cm). ...................................................................................1202
• Bore x Stroke (mm). .............................................................................88.9 x 96.8
• Fuel System. .................................Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• Compression Ratio. ......................................................................................10.0:1
• Exhaust System. ...................................Upswept, high-volume 2-1-2 straight shot
  ...............................................................exhaust system finished in satin chrome

Wheels/Tyres

• Tyres: Front. ..................................................................................D209F 120/70ZR18
• Rear. ....................................................................................D209 180/55ZR17
• Wheels: Front. ..........................................................18” Black, 3-spoke cast aluminium
• Rear. ...........................................................17” Black, 3-spoke cast aluminium

Drivetrain

• Primary Drive. ............................................................................Chain, 57/34 ratio
• Final Drive. ...................................................................................Belt, 68/28 ratio
• Clutch. .................................................................................................8-plate, wet
• Transmission. ...........................................................................................5-speed

Chassis

• Brakes, Dia (Front/Rear, mm). .........................................................292 dual / 260
• Caliper Type. ...........................Dual 4-piston, fixed front, single-piston floating rear
• Front Fork. .....................................................................................43 mm inverted
• Rear Shocks. .....................................................Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
• Suspension Travel:Front (mm). .................................................................................................125
• Rear (mm). ....................................................................................................89
• Frame. ............................Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
• Swingarm. .....................................................................................Aluminium cast 2008