2016 Harley-Davidson XL 1200X Sportster Forty-Eight in the Garage
We have a Velocity Red, 2016 Harley-Davidson XL 1200X Sportster Forty-Eight in the garage this month. Let us know your questions about the latest motorcycle from Milwaukee here.
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NEW IN 2016:
- Emulsion technology rear shocks with 50 mm range of pre-load adjustability and an under-seat, rear shock suspension adjustment wrench
- Front forks with cartridge dampening technology
- Fork brace and massive triple clamps
- Optimized seat design for all-day comfort, minimalist style
- Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum wheels in gloss black with Machined highlights
- Open design sprocket
- Blacked-out belt guard
- Turn signal mounts off upper triple
- Chrome exhaust shields with unique cutouts to show off blacked-out mufflers
- Paint color options including Hard Candy Custom color
- Retro-mod tank graphics
Specifications:
Dimensions:
- Length 85 in. (2159 mm)
- Seat Height 27.3 in. (693 mm)
- Fuel Capacity 2.1 gal. (7.9 L)
- Dry Weight 538 lbs. (244 kg)
Powertrain:
- Engine Air-cooled, Evolution
- Displacement 73.4 cu. in. (1202 cc)
- Engine Torque 70.8 ft. lbs. @ 3500 RPM (96 Nm @ 3500 RPM)
- Transmission 5-speed
Wheels/Tires:
- Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum with Machined Highlights
- Front Scorcher “31” 130/90B16 73H
- Rear Scorcher “31” 150/80B16 77H
Color Options:
Solids: Vivid Black; NEW Billet Silver; Velocity Red Sunglo; NEW Olive Gold Hard Candy Custom™ Colors: Hard Candy Cancun Blue Flake; NEW Hard Candy Gold Flake
