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Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster

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Make Model

Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster

Year

2007 - 08

Engine

Fur stroke, 45° V-Twin Evolution® Valve Train Pushrod-operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

Capacity

1199 cc / 73.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 88.8 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Lubrication Dry-sump

Induction

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

Ignition 

Digital CDI

Starting

Electric

Max Torque

107.3 Nm / 79 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Clutch Wet 9-plate

Transmission 

5 Speed 
Final Drive Belt
Primary Drive Chain, 57/38 ratio
Gear Ratio 1st 9.315
 2nd 6.653
 3rd 4.948
 4th 4.102
 5th 3.517
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded

Front Suspension

39mm Forks

Rear Suspension

Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload

Front Brakes

Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes

Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre

100/90B19 57H

Rear Tyre

150/80B16 77H
Rake 30.5°
Trail 117 mm / 4.8 in
Dimensions Length 2179 mm / 85.8 in
Wheelbase 1519 mm / 59.8 in
Seat Height Laden  653 mm  /  25.7 in
Unladen 683 mm  /  26.9 in
Ground Clearance 100 mm / 4.7 in
Dry Weight 252 kg / 335 lbs

Wet Weight

301 kg / 665 lbs

Fuel Capacity

12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal

Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles get a burst of adrenalin with the launch of the new XL 1200N Nightster. With a wicked combination of exceptional performance, unique design and a low seat height, the Nightster has a gritty, urban feel offering a sharp ride for the street. , Fla. Blending a low seat height and mid-mount controls with the powerful torque of the rubber-mounted Evolution V-Twin engine, the XL 1200N Nightster adds another exciting option to the Sportster family.

"The XL 1200N Nightster is a blacked-out street bike that continues a half century of Sportster tradition of innovative, fun and versatile motorcycles," said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson Director of Motorcycle Product Development. "With loads of truly select features and components, the Nightster takes all the enhancements made to the Sportster family in recent years to an entirely different level."

The distinctive look and feel of the XL 1200N Nightster centers on a low seat height of 25.3 inches that makes it comparable to the XL Sportster 883 Low, an inch lower than the XL Sportster 1200 Low and among the lowest riding of all Harley-Davidson models. Besides enjoying the lower seat height, the Nightster rider goes solo with a one-piece, Sportster classic seat.

The mood gets drastically darker on this new Sportster, as the Nightster features a host of black components. Black wheel rims and hubs contrast with chrome spokes, while the front forks and clamp, headlight cover, handlebar, levers, turn signals and air cleaner insert are all finished in black.

The rear belt guard and front fender clamps are also black, but are opened up with a bullet hole pattern. The rear fender is cut back to show more of the rear tire. The back of the Nightster rides without a separate tail light, as that feature is integrated with the rear turn signals.

Taking the latest Sportster design for a ride into the past, the Nightster features a side-mounted license plate holder and front fork gaiters. While the side-mount license plate is a street design cue, the fork gaiters are a retro component that can help protect the fork seals from dirt and debris.

The Nightster rides smoothly with a 1200cc Evolution engine, which features a new Medium Gray finish with polished and black treatments. The transmission and airbox cover also sport the new finish. The Evolution engine provides a responsive throttle and high performance, while the integrated transmission has quietly meshing helical cut gears and lightweight dog rings that reduce shift effort.

Like all 2007 Sportsters, the Nightster has Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), reduced clutch lever effort, redesigned gauges, high performance carbon fiber belts and improved front brake lever effort.

As part of the original Harley-Davidson hot rod motorcycle family, the Nightster has a design refined from the racetrack to the street that is primed for customized creativity.

The Nightster is available in Vivid Black, as well as four two-tone paint schemes with a unique Harley-Davidson fuel tank graphic. The fuel cap, headlamp trim ring and oil dipstick cover are coated in a new Silver Satin finish. The Nightster is offered only in North American markets.

• Rubber-mounted 1200cc XL Evolution engine
• Medium Gray powder-coated engine with polished and black treatments
• Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• High-compression, high-flow cylinder heads
• High-performance cams
• Smooth, quiet transmission
• Light clutch lever effort
• 25.3-inch solo seat height
• Low front and rear suspension
• Black front forks with gaiters
• Bullet hole rear belt guard and front fender clamps
• Black, low rise handlebar with brake and clutch levers, turn signals and air cleaner insert
• Side-mounted license plate holder (dealer-installed rear mount option)
• Brake and tail lights integrated with rear turn signals
• Black mid-mount foot controls
• Black-rimmed, Laced Steel wheels
• Chrome staggered shorty slash cut dual exhaust
• Silver Satin finish fuel cap, headlamp trim ring and oil dipstick cover
• Optional Smart Security System