Is the sportster the fastest Harley?
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From: Florida Panhandle
Before the 96ci Big Twins the 1200 Sportster was second only to the VROD in performance stock for stock. With the introduction of the 96ci engine, the lighter Big Twins like the Street Bob are pretty close and it would really come down to rider (as most races often do).
I don't know what HP numbers are stock for these engines but stock the 1200 has 7.34 lbs per ft/lb of torque and the Road King Classic comes in around 8.80 while the Street Bob is about 7.25. Like I said, the 96 ci engine in a lighter Big Twin is a quick Harley.
I don't know what HP numbers are stock for these engines but stock the 1200 has 7.34 lbs per ft/lb of torque and the Road King Classic comes in around 8.80 while the Street Bob is about 7.25. Like I said, the 96 ci engine in a lighter Big Twin is a quick Harley.
Interesting fact: I have a 1973 copy of cycle magazine that has a multi bike superbike shootout that includes a 73 XLCH Sportster. That 4-speed ironhead only made 47hp on the dyno but the bike ran a 13.34/99mph 1/4 mile; so much for progress.
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From: montana
He did say 0-60 or 0-100. Either way you say it. Faster to 60 or quicker to 60.
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My Nightster modded with stage 1 intake, Vance and Hines short shots and with the ECU upgrade was dynoed at approximately 85HP and 86 ft/lbs. For it's thrust to weight is pretty much equal with a VROD, but the HP is clearly not. I know this is not really stock, but it's fairly close. I bet I could keep pretty close to a VROD at least until 50-60MPH. Then the torque runs out.
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My Nightster modded with stage 1 intake, Vance and Hines short shots and with the ECU upgrade was dynoed at approximately 85HP and 86 ft/lbs. For it's thrust to weight is pretty much equal with a VROD, but the HP is clearly not. I know this is not really stock, but it's fairly close. I bet I could keep pretty close to a VROD at least until 50-60MPH. Then the torque runs out.
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From: Shamokin, PA
Bwana must weigh 90 lbs, and revs it up to 6 grand than dumps the clutch. Even than, doubtful.
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From: Bama
No way is that true....no way.