Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2014

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2014

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88.9 mmBore88.9 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke96.8 mm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque96 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,500 rpmRpm at Torque3,500 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,200 ccmDisplacement1,202 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
LengthLength2,275 mmLength2,275 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,525 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height673 mmSeat Height710 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity8 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 V Seventy-Two 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2014

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 V Seventy-Two

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two

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