Can Sportsters be fast?
Motorcycle.com tested the 2011 model XR1200R Sportster, and the top speed attained by the bike was 122 mph. Older versions of the Sportster don’t attain this speed. The 2001 Sportster 1200 Customs have a top speed of 106.9 mph.
Is the Harley Sportster a girl bike?
The sportster is considered a “girl’s” bike by riders of larger/more expensive HD models… like that’s proof of how tough or experienced they are. They are compensating for their own lacking at the expense of another.
When do I hesitate on a Harley Davidson?
-If it starts to hesitate I accelerate and it goes away immediately till I let off and start cruising again. -I felt the hesitation every once in awhile about two weeks ago but not as bad till my 93 mile ride yesterday where it was VERY noticeable.
How old is the Harley Davidson Sportster model?
To celebrate 75 years of production, Harley Davidson offered a special edition Sportster, featuring limited edition anniversary graphics, gold cast aluminum wheels, and dark black paint highlighted by gold trim.
What kind of engine does a Harley Davidson Sportster have?
The Sportster was one of the first Harley Davidson models to include a rear suspension and a high performance, overhead valve engine. The design was conspicuously reminiscent of the dominating British motorcycles of the 1950’s, particularly the Triumph Thunderbird.
How to fix a Harley Davidson Softail Sportster?
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How many RPM does a Sportster bike turn?
With those pulleys the engine turns 2700 rpm at 55 MPH, 3150 rpm at 65 MPH, and a whopping 3650 rpm at 75 MPH. I have done the test ride suggested above and determined that the bike cruises with acceptable smoothness (to me) between 2500 and 3100 rpm.
How many miles does a 07 Sportster have?
Discussion in ‘ Electrical ‘ started by Cool07Sporty, Mar 28, 2010 . I have a 2007 883 Sportster that I absolutely love. No performance problems noted and the bike runs strong with 4,000 original miles on it. I am the 2nd owner.
-If it starts to hesitate I accelerate and it goes away immediately till I let off and start cruising again. -I felt the hesitation every once in awhile about two weeks ago but not as bad till my 93 mile ride yesterday where it was VERY noticeable.
How many horsepower does a stock 1200 Sportster have?
If a Sportster has 29-tooth front and 61-tooth rear belt pulleys, like most stock 1200’s, the engine will be turning 2500 rpm at 55 MPH, 2950 rpm at 65 MPH and 3400 rpm at 75 MPH. Change to a 55-tooth rear pulley, keeping the 29-tooth front pulley, and the engine will be turning 2250 rpm at 55 MPH, 2650 rpm at 65 MPH, and 3050 rpm at 75 mph.