Harley Davidson XL 1200V Seventy Two (2012-13)

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The Harley Davidson XL 1200V Seventy Two motorcycle was produced from 2012-2013. The engine is a 1199cc, four-stroke V-twin with 2 valves per cylinder and air cooling. It has a 9.7:1 compression ratio and an electronic sequential port fuel injection system. The bike has a maximum torque of 79 ft/lbs at 3500 rpm and is equipped with a 5-speed transmission and belt final drive. The frame is made of mild steel tubing, and the front suspension consists of 39mm forks, while the rear suspension is a coil-over setup with dual-adjustable preload. Braking power comes from a single 292mm disc with a two-piston caliper in the front and a single 292mm disc with a one-piston caliper in the rear. Both wheels are steel laced, and the front tire size is MH90-21, while the rear is 150/80B16. The motorcycle weighs 555 lbs when wet and has a ground clearance of 5.3 inches. It has a fuel capacity of 2.1 US gal and an oil capacity of 2.6 liters. Overall, the Harley Davidson XL 1200V Seventy Two is a vintage-inspired motorcycle with a unique design and notable power.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XL 1200V Seventy Two

Year: 2012 – 13


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1199 cc / 73.2 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 88.8 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled,
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Exhaust: Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflers
Induction: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Torque: 79 ft/lbs / 107 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Primary Drive Chain: 38/57 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 section, stamped junctions; MIG welded

Front Suspension: 39mm Forks
Rear Suspension: Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload
Front Brakes: Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers
Front Wheel: Steel Laced
Rear Wheel: Steel Laced
Front Tyre: D402F MH90-21 54H
Rear Tyre: D401 150/80B16 71H
Rake: 30 degrees
Trail: 125 mm / 4.9 in
Dimensions: Length 2275 mm / 89.5 in
Wheelbase: 1525 / 60.0 in
Seat Height: Laden2 675 mm / 26.6 in. Unladen 710 mm / 28.0 in.
Wet Weight: 251.7 kg / 555 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 453.6 kg / 1000 lbs
Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Oil Capacity: 2.6 Litres
Fuel Capacity: 13.7 Litres / 2.1 US gal

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