Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Engine and Drive Train

TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,200 ccmDisplacement1,202 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height673 mmSeat Height714 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight255 kgDry Weight251 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity12.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Even as a used machine, the XL 1200C Sportster with its air-cooled Evolution V2 still offers the typical Harley Sportster feeling, but also comfort and practicality thanks to forward-mounted detents and electronic fuel injection. The brakes do require an anticipatory riding style, but otherwise the Sportster Custom is a quite agile, nippy chopper. The riding experience is underpinned by a beautiful, easily perceptible but not obtrusive roaring sound from the rear silencer.

Great, powerful engine

Beautiful sound

Relaxed ergonomics

Agile turn-in behaviour despite large front wheel

Beautiful workmanship

Weak front brake

saddle sits through quite quickly

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster

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