Segment: Custom/Cruiser
Production years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
The 1978 Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster comes standard with laced wheels, a rear suspension composed of dual shocks, for a more comfortable ride for both the rider and the passenger, a chrome exhaust system, a two-up seat, a telescopic fork in the front and mid-mounted foot controls.
In the tech/engine department, it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 997cc, 45° V-Twin powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce 55 horsepower at 5800 rpm.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sportster 1000 1978-1985
HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sportster 1000 997
| engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 997 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.2x3.8 in OR 81 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9:1 | Horsepower: | 55/5800 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 38mm Keihin carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 4-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | dual shocks | Front Brake: | single 292mm disc | Rear Brake: | single disc |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 509 lbs OR 231 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4 gallons OR 15.1 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.75-19 | Rear: | 4.25-18 |
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