Motorcycle

In 2009, Harley-Davidson introduced a limited number of XR1200 motorcycles (750) to the USA, the roadster based upon the legendary dirt-track bike, the XR750.

The following year, the XR1200 was released in full production in America, but Harley took it one step further in 2011, offering the XR1200 X; the new XR1200 X featured upgrades to suspensions, such as Showa fully adjustable rear shock absorbers.

For 2012, Harley continues to offer the XR1200X roadster with the 1200cc Evolution engine and fully-adjustable Showa suspension. With an already respected platform, Harleys only upgrade for 2012 are the Michelin Scorcher "11" front and rear tires designed specifically for the XR1200X.

Harley-Davidson says: "The XR1200XTM is a meticulously honed machine with premium handling and a commanding riding position that leaves the rider with a feeling that can only be described as aggressive fun. Bold, racing heritage, perfectly tuned for road performance, the XR1200X stands out like no other Harley model to date."

Following are the highlights, specs, color options MSRP of the 2012 Harley-Davidson XR1200X.

2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200X Highlights:

• NEW Michelin Scorcher "11" front and rear tires designed specifically for XR models
• Gloss Black, 3-spoke lightweight Cast Aluminum wheels with orange highlight, 18-inch front / 17-inch rear
• Isolation-mounted XL Evolution 1200 cc V-Twin engine with black powder-coated finish features downdraft Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), high-performance camshafts, precision oil-cooled cylinder heads and a large-capacity oil cooler
• Upswept, high-volume 2-1-2 straight-shot exhaust system with satin black finish
• Cast aluminum swingarm
• Showa fully adjustable rear shock absorbers and Showa big piston front forks
• Nissin dual front brakes feature 292mm full-floating rotors and four-piston calipers
• Wide, low-rise handlebar
• Compact instrument display with white-faced analog tachometer, digital speedometer, dual trip meter and clock
• 3.5-gallon fuel tank with aircraft-style aluminum alloy fuel filler
• Optional Harley-Davidson Smart Security System with hands-free, proximity-based security fob

2012 Harley-Davidson XR1200 X Specs:

Engine:

• Air-cooled, Evolution
• Displacement (in./cc): 73.3/1200
• Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• Transmission: 5-speed
• Miles Per Gallon: 44 MPG combined City/Hwy
• Fuel Capacity (U.S. gals/liters): 3.5/13.2
• Power: 73.91 ft. lbs. @ 4000 RPM

Dimensions:

• Length (in./mm): 87.6/2225
• Seat Height (laden) (in./mm): 29.2/742
• Wheelbase (in./mm): 60/1524

Tires:

• Michelin Scorcher "11" front and rear
• Front: Scorcher "11F" 120/70ZR18 59W
• Rear: Scorcher "11" 180/55ZR17 73W

Wheels:

• Front: Black 3-Spoke Cast Aluminum 18 in. x 3.5 in. (457.2 mm x 88.9 mm)
• Rear: Black 3-Spoke Cast Aluminum 17 in. x 5.5 in. (431.8 mm x 139.7 mm)

Weight as Shipped (lbs./kg):

• 551/249.9

2012 Harley-Davidson XR1200 X Color Options/MSRP:

• Black Denim / $11,799
• White Hot Denim / $11,799

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• Capacity 999cc
• Bore/stroke mm 80/49.7 
• Output kW/hp 142kW / 193hp
• At engine speed rpm 13,000 
• Torque 112Nm
• At engine speed rpm 9750 
• Type Water cooled straight 4-cylinder engine 
• Compression/fuel 13:1/min. premium unleaded (95 RON) 
• Valve actuation DOHC (double overhead camshaft) valve actuation over individual rocker arms below 
• Valves per cylinder 4 
• Intake/exhaust Ø mm 33.5/27.2 
• Throttle valve diameter mm 48 
• Carburetion Electronic fuel injection, digital motor electronics BMS-KP 
• Emission control Two regulated three-way catalytic converters, EU-3

• Alternator W 350
• Battery V/Ah 12/10, maintenance free 
• Headlight W Low beam 1 x H 7 / 55 W 
• High beam 1 x H 7 / 55 W 
• Starter kW 0.8

• Clutch Multiple disc antihopping clutch in oil bath,
• mechanically operated 
• Gearbox Constant mesh six speed gearbox 
• Primary ratio 1:1.652 
• Gear transmission ratios I 1:2.6471 
• II 1:2.091 
• III 1:1.727 
• IV 1:1.500 
• V 1:1.360 
• VI 1:1.261 
• Rear wheel drive Chain 
• Transmission ratio 1:2.647

• Frame type Bridge frame of aluminium
• Suspension, front Upside down fork, standpipe diameter 46 mm, adjustable compress and rebound 
• Suspension, rear Two arm swinging fork with central spring strut, in spring mount, adjustable compress and rebound 
• Spring travel front/rear mm 120/130 
• Wheel castor mm 98.5 
• Wheelbase mm 1422.7 
• Steering head angle ° 66

• front Hydraulically actuated double disc brake with BMW disc mount, Ø 320 mm, radial 4-piston fixed callipers
• rear Hydraulically actuated single disc brake, Ø 220 mm, single-piston floating calliper 
• ABS Optional equipment BMW Motorrad Race ABS (partially integral, disengageable) 
• DTC Optional equipment BMW Motorrad DTC (disengageable)

• front 3.50 x 17"
• rear 6.00 x 17" 
• Tyres front 120/70 ZR17 
• rear 190/55 ZR17

• Overall length mm 2056
• Overall width with mirrors mm 826 
• Seat height mm 820 
• DIN unladen weight, ready for road kg 204 (206.5 with Race ABS) 
• Permitted total weight kg 405 
• Fuel tank capacity l 17.5 
• Dry weight kg 178

• Fuel consumption
• 90 km/h l/100 km 5.7 
• 120 km/h l/100 km 5.9 
• Acceleration 
• 0-100 km/h s 2.9 
• 0-1000 m s 17.9 
• Max speed km/h > 200