Then & Now: Harley-Davidson XR1200 vs. XLCR Café Racer
Pirates' Rides
By John L. Stein, Photography by Kevin Wing
Dyno
Milwaukee's most potent Sportster is all about torque. There's a prodigious 67.9 lb.-ft. of the stuff on call at 3750 rpm, and although things fall steadily after that peak the long-stroke twin maintains 60 lb.-ft. most of the way to redline.
Ergos
The H-D's bolt-upright riding position is typical of the breed, but less restrictive than you might think. A low, 29.2-inch seat height makes the XR accessible to a wider range of riders and that wide bar puts you in a good position to resist a headwind.
Harley-Davidson Xr1200 | Price $10,799
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| Tech Spec |
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| Engine type: a-c 45-deg. V-twin |
Frame: Steel double-cradle with aluminum swingarm |
Rake/trail: 27.8º/5.1 in. |
| Valve train: OHV, 4v |
Front suspension: Showa 43mm inverted fork |
Seat height: 29.2 in. |
| Displacement: 1200cc |
Rear suspension: Twin Showa shocks with adjustable spring preload |
Wheelbase: 59.6 in. |
| Bore x stroke: 88.9 x 96.8mm |
Front brake: Dual Nissin four-piston calipers, 292mm discs |
Fuel capacity: 3.5 gal. |
| Compression: 10.0:1 |
Rear brake: Nissin single-piston caliper, 260mm disc |
Weight (tank full/empty): 586/565 lbs. |
| Fuel system: EFI |
Front tire: 120/70ZR-18 Dunlop D209 Qualifier |
Colors: Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver, Mirage Orange Peel |
| Clutch: Wet, multi-plate |
Rear tire:180/55ZR-17 Dunlop D209 Qualifier |
Availability: Now |
| Transmission: 5-speed |
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Warranty: 24 mo., unlimited mi. |
| Measured horsepower:77.1 bhp @ 6750 rpm |
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Contact:www.harley-davidson.com |
| Measured torque: 67.9 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm |
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| Corrected 1/4-mile: 12.28 sec. @ 107.8 mph |
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| Top-gear roll-on: 3.87 sec. |
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| Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): 43/36/41 mpg |
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By John L. Stein
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