The Sportster family
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Powerful power, easy handling, a sleek look and classic strength of character have always been among the strengths of the Sportster models. They are appreciated by beginners, as they make joining the big Harley-Davidson family, and praised by experienced bikers because they offer a high level of riding fun.
An air-cooled Evolution V2 engine with a gearbox integrated into the crankcase provides the propulsion in every Sportster.
Depending on the model, it has a displacement of 883 or 1202 cm3 . Oil nozzles provide additional cooling for the pistons. Harley-Davidson integrated the engine into the torsion-resistant Sportster double-loop tubular steel frame with a low center of gravity and vibration isolation.
The rear wheel suspension is a stable square twin-sided swing arm with side-mounted spring struts, while the front wheel is guided by a rigid telescopic fork. The roadster with its upside-down telescopic fork is an exception.
The Sportster models 1200 Custom - Forty-Eight - 48 Special - Roadster
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Sportster with ABS brake system
The secondary drive on the 150 mm wide rear tires is provided by a high-performance toothed belt with carbon fibre technology. The Sportster models are decelerated by an ABS brake system with two perforated disc brakes. The Roadster is also an exception in this respect with three disc brakes.
Depending on the model, the Sportster series machines have the traditional 7.9-liter „Peanut“ tank, the 12.5-liter tank or a large 17-liter tank. So that they can also be easily grasped by smaller hands, Harley-Davidson has designed the
handlebar grips are particularly slim.
In addition, emphasis was placed on low clutch hand forces. Depending on the version, centrally mounted or forward-mounted footrests provide for a more active or relaxed riding position.
Sitting position in the low seat.
Harley-Davidson Sportster models 2019 - Iron 883 - Iron 1200 - SuperLow - SuperLow 1200T
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All Sportster models feature the Harley-Davidson Security System
All Sportster models are equipped with the Harley-Davidson Security System with immobilizer and alarm system. The system deactivates and activates fully automatically and without the need to press a button as soon as the rider approaches the motorcycle or leaves it.
What's more, thanks to the keyless ignition system, no ignition key is required. To start the engine,
just press the starter.
Harley-Davidson is offering the following models for the 2019 model year: SuperLow (XL 883L), Iron 883 (XL 883N), Iron 1200 (XL 1200NS), Sportster 1200 Custom (XL 1200C), Forty-Eight (XL 1200X), Forty-Eight Special (XL 1200XS), SuperLow 1200T (XL 1200T) and Roadster (XL 1200CX).
Model maintenance
In 2019, the SuperLow, Iron 883, Forty-Eight and Roadster models are adorned with new, attractive tank graphics.
New paint colors are also used in the series.
Technical data model year 2019 as PDF for download
