PRESS RELEASE
NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 1200 CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE ROLLS WIDE AND PROUD
H-D1™ Factory Customization Offers Selection of Factory-Installed Options
CONCORD, Ontario (February 2, 2011) - A wide front end and chunky 16-inch tire give the new Harley-Davidson™ 1200 Custom motorcycle a proud stance that is strong and contemporary. Introduced as a mid-year addition to the 2011 Harley-Davidson® model line-up, the 1200 Custom motorcycle also features new wheels, a pull-back handlebar, and a reshaped LED tail lamp.
These elements combine to give the 1200 Custom motorcycle an exciting new look, which are only a starting point for this Sportster® model. The 1200 Custom motorcycle will also debut H-D1™ Factory Customization - a new opportunity that allows the Customer to choose from seven option categories to optimize fit, function, and style. By selecting from available Factory-installed wheels, handlebars, seats, paint, foot control position, security system, and engine finish, the Customer can create a 1200 Custom that is a truly personalized motorcycle. Factory customization is the latest element of Harley-Davidson® customization, which also includes Genuine Motor Parts™ and Genuine Motor Accessories™ catalogues, Fit Shop and Bike Builder on www.harleycanada.com/hd1bikebuilder, Genuine Motor Accessories™ Custom Seat and Custom Paint programs, Chrome Consultant and Fit Shop advisors at Harley-Davidson® Retail locations, and much more.
A Sportster® Model with Phattitude
The 1200 Custom motorcycle offers a new look, but is a Sportster® motorcycle to the core, offering a compelling combination of bold styling, nimble handling and the irresistible beat of American V-Twin performance.
Key features of the 2011 1200 Custom motorcycle include:
" Air-cooled Evolution® 1,200 cc V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), rated at 79 ft. lbs. peak torque at 4,000 rpm.
" Powertrain is finished in black powdercoat with chrome covers.
" NEW chrome, five-Spoke cast aluminium wheels front and rear. Front and rear wheels are 16 x 3.0 inches.
" NEW Michelin® Scorcher® 31 tires; 130/90B 16 front and 150/80B16 M/C 77H rear.
" NEW wider fork spacing and polished triple clamps.
" Pull-back handlebar mounted on a curved riser that incorporates an LED warning light display.
" NEW reshaped classic Sportster® "eyebrow" over the headlamp.
" NEW tail light is smaller and has a new shape with a bright, maintenance free LED module.
" NEW front suspension rates are re-tuned to match the new tire/wheel combination. 39 mm front fork with 30 degrees of rake.
" Polished forward foot controls.
" Coil-over pre-load adjustable rear shocks.
" Two-up seat is standard. Laden seat height is 26.6 inches.
" The 4.5-gallon fuel tank offers long riding range.
Harley-Davidson® 1200 Custom Motorcycle
Introducing H-D1™ Factory Customization
H-D1™ Factory Customization is the newest element of Harley-Davidson® customization that allows Customers to build the 1200 Custom motorcycle from a selection of options, which are then installed as the motorcycle is assembled by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in Kansas City. H-D1™ Factory Customization enables personalized fit, function, and style. By selecting different wheels, seats, handlebars, paint, and engine finishes, the Customer can dramatically alter the look of the motorcycle. Different combinations of foot control location, seat and handlebars can be selected to adjust the fit of the motorcycle to a rider's stature. With H-D1™ Factory Customization the Customer will have the opportunity to order a 1200 Custom motorcycle in more than 2,600 combinations.
The H-D1™ Factory Customization tool will be available online at www.harleycanada.com/hd1bikebuilder. The Customer can view the bike they are creating as different options are selected. The Customer can then print out a description of their bike and bring it to a Harley-Davidson® Retailer to review the motorcycle with trained staff, select additional accessories to be installed by the Retailer to further customize the motorcycle, and then place an order. Customers can expect to be riding their new bike in as little as six to eight weeks from the time an order is placed with an authorized Harley-Davidson® Retailer. Delivery timing may vary depending on demand, and will be communicated to Customers at the time of the order. H-D1™ Factory Customization will be available only through Harley-Davidson® Retailers in the United States and Canada.
The 1200 Custom motorcycle has a suggested Retail price in Canada of $11,389, and comes equipped with chrome five-spoke cast aluminium wheels, pull-back handlebars, forward polished foot controls, a two-up seat, a black engine with chrome covers, and Vivid Black paint. Factory-installed options can be swapped out in any combination to this base configuration of the 1200 Custom motorcycle, using these seven different categories:
" Wheels: Black five-spoke cast aluminium with machined highlights, chrome laced or black laced.
" Handlebars: Drag bars or mini-ape bars
" Foot Controls: Mid-mount polished
" Seat: Solo
" Paint/Graphics: Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver Pearl, Cool Blue Pearl, Chrome Yellow, Merlot Sunglo, Sedona Orange, Black Denim (solid colours); Scarlet Red/Vivid Black, Merlot Sunglo/Vivid Black, Sedona Orange/Vivid Black, Birch White/Sedona Orange, Chrome Yellow/Vivid Black (two-tone colours); Cool Blue Pearl with Scalloped graphics, White Hot Pearl with Hot Pink Flame graphics (custom graphics).
" Engine: Black powder coat with black covers.
" Security: Add Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System.
Option Group Standard Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Wheels Chrome five-spoke Five-spoke black with machined highlights Chrome laced Black laced
MSRP Standard $510 $510 $510
Handlebars Pull-back Drag Mini-ape
MSRP Standard $200 $200
Foot Control Position Forward polished Mid-mount polished
MSRP Standard $200
Seat Two-Up Solo
MSRP Standard $0
Paint/Graphics Vivid Black Color (multiple options) Two-tone (multiple options) Custom (multiple options)
MSRP Standard $320 $560 $710
Engine Finish Black with chrome covers Black with black covers
MSRP Standard $280
Security No Yes
MSRP Standard $410
Options can be incorporated with the base configuration in any combination, except that the mini-ape handlebars cannot be combined with mid-mount foot controls.
2011 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Custom H-D1 Sportster Press Releases - 2 of 2
NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 1200 CUSTOM ROLLS WIDE AND PROUD
H-D1™ Factory Customization Offers Selection of Factory-Installed Options
MILWAUKEE (February 2, 2011) A wide front end and chunky 16-inch tire give the new Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom a proud stance that's strong and contemporary. Introduced as a mid-year addition to the 2011 Harley-Davidson model line-up, the 1200 Custom also features new wheels, a pull-back handlebar, and a reshaped LED tail lamp.
These elements combine to give the 1200 Custom an exciting new look, but that's just a starting point for this Sportster® model. The 1200 Custom will also debut H-D1 factory customization, a new opportunity that allows the customer to choose from seven option categories to optimize fit, function and style. By selecting from available factory-installed wheels, handlebars, seats, paint, foot control position, security system, and engine finish, the customer can create a 1200 Custom that is a truly personalized motorcycle. Factory customization and Bike Builder on Harley-Davidson.com are the newest elements of H-D1, Harley-Davidson's comprehensive offering of customization tools, which also includes Genuine Motor Parts and Genuine Motor Accessory catalogs, the Genuine Motor Accessories Custom Seat and Custom Paint programs, the Chrome Consultant and Fit Shop advisors at Harley-Davidson dealerships, and much more.
A Sportster® model with Fattitude
The 1200 Custom offers a new look but is Sportster to the core, offering a compelling combination of bold styling, nimble handling and the irresistible beat of American V-Twin performance.
Key features of the 2011 1200 Custom include:
Air-cooled Evolution® 1200cc V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), rated at 79 ft. lbs. peak torque at 4000 rpm.
Powertrain is finished in black powdercoat with chrome covers.
NEW Chrome, Five-Spoke cast aluminum wheels front and rear. Front and rear wheels are 16 x 3.0 inches.
NEW Michelin® Scorcher® 31 tires; 130/90B 16 front and 150/80B16 M/C 77H rear.
NEW Wider fork spacing and polished triple clamps.
Pull-back handlebar mounted on a curved riser that incorporates an LED warning light display.
NEW reshaped classic Sportster "eyebrow" over the headlamp.
NEW tail light is smaller and has a new shape with a bright, low maintenance LED element.
NEW Front suspension rates are re-tuned to match the new tire/wheel combination. 39mm front fork with 30 degrees rake.
Polished forward foot controls.
Coil-over pre-load adjustable rear shocks.
Two-up seat is standard. Laden seat height is 26.6 inches.
The 4.5-gallon fuel tank offers long riding range.
Introducing H-D1™ Factory Customization
H-D1 factory customization is the newest element of Harley-Davidson customization that allows customers to build the 1200 Custom from a selection of options that are installed as the motorcycle is assembled by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. H-D1 factory customization enables personalized fit, function and style. By selecting different wheels, seats, handlebars, paint, and engine finishes, the customer can dramatically alter the look of the motorcycle. Different combinations of foot-control location, seat and handlebars can be selected to adjust the fit of the motorcycle to a rider's stature. With H-D1 factory customization the customer will have the opportunity to order a 1200 Custom in more than 2,600 combinations.
The H-D1 factory customization tool will be available on Harley-Davidson.com. The customer can view the bike they are creating as different options are selected. The customer can then print out a description of their bike and bring it to a Harley-Davidson dealer to review the motorcycle with trained staff, select additional accessories to be installed by the dealer to further customize the motorcycle, and then place an order. Customers can expect to be riding their new bike in as little as four weeks from the time an order is placed with an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer. Delivery timing may vary depending on demand, and will be communicated to customers at the time of order. H-D1 factory customization will be available only through Harley-Davidson dealers in the United States and Canada.
The 1200 Custom has a suggested retail price in the United States of $10,299, and comes equipped with Chrome Five-Spoke Cast Aluminum wheels, pull-back handlebars, forward polished foot controls, a two-up seat, black engine with chrome covers, and Vivid Black paint. Factory-installed options can be swapped out in any combination to this base configuration of the 1200 Custom, using these seven different categories:
Wheels: Black Five-Spoke Cast Aluminum with machined highlights, Chrome Laced, or Black Laced.
Handlebars: Drag Bars or Mini-Apes
Foot Controls: Mid-mount polished
Seat: Solo
Paint/Graphics: (solid colors) Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver Pearl, Cool Blue Pearl, Chrome Yellow, Merlot Sunglo, Sedona Orange, Black Denim; (two-tones) Scarlet Red/Vivid Black, Merlot Sunglo/Vivid Black, Sedona Orange/Vivid Black, Birch White/Sedona Orange, Chrome Yellow/Vivid Black; (custom graphics) Cool Blue Pearl with Scalloped graphics, White Hot Pearl with Hot Pink Flame graphics.
Engine: Black powder coat with black covers.
Security: Add Harley-Davidson Smart Security System.
Options can be incorporated with the base configuration in any combination, except that the Mini-Ape handlebars cannot be combined with mid-mount foot controls.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise.
2011 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Custom H-D1 Sportster - USA Specifications
U.S. MSRP - Vivid Black $10,299, Solids $10,589, Two-Tone $10,799 USD
Dimentions
Length 87.4 in. (2219.96 mm)
Overall Width 33.1 in. (840.74 mm)
Overall Height 44.9 in. (1140.46 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2 26.6 in. (675.64 mm)
• Unladen 28.5 in. (723.9 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.4 in. (111.76 mm)
Rake (steering head) 30°
Fork Angle 30°
Trail 4.2 in. (106.68 mm)
Wheelbase 59.9 in. (1521.46 mm)
Tires (Michelin® Scorcher™ “31” front and rear):
• Front – Scorcher™ “31”
• Rear – Scorcher™ “31”
130/90B16 M/C 72H
150/80B16 M/C 77H
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17.0325 L) (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.8 qts. (2.6 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qts.
Weight:
• As Shipped 553 lbs. (251 kg)
• In Running Order 582 lbs. (264 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating
• Front 335 lbs. (152 kg)
• Rear 665 lbs. (301.6 kg)
Engine
Engine3 Air-cooled, Evolution® Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.5 in. x 3.812 in. (88.9 mm x 96.8248 mm)
Displacement3 73.3 cu. in. (1,200 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Fuel System4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
Lubrication System Dry-sump
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 38/57 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 29/68 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S.
• 1st 9.315
• 2nd 6.653
• 3rd 4.948
• 4th 4.102
• 5th 3.517
Chassis
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 39 mm
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Wheels5: Chrome, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
• Front 16 in. x 3 in. (406.4 mm x 76.2 mm)
• Rear 16 in. x 3 in. (406.4 mm x 76.2 mm)
Brakes:
• Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
• Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
• Front 11.5 in. x .2 in. (292.1 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear 10.24 in. x .28 in. (260.1 mm x 7.1 mm)
Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel 4.12 in. (104.648 mm)
• Rear Wheel 2.12 in. (53.848 mm)
Performance
Engine Torque6 (per SAE J1349):
• North America 79 ft. lbs. @ 4000 RPM (107.1082 Nm @ 4000 RPM)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right 26.2°
• Left 28.3°
Fuel Economy7 (EPA urban/highway test)
42/57 mpg (5.6/4.13 L/100 km)
Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging Single-phase, 30-amp system (357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 1.75W/2.75W per lamp
• Turn Signal Lights 28W self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system8 (optional)
COLOR OPTIONS
Solids
• Vivid Black
• Brilliant Silver Pearl
Two-Tones
• Sedona Orange/Vivid Black
2011 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Custom H-D1 Sportster - Canada Specifications
Canadian MSRP - Vivid Black $11,389, Color Option $11,709, Two-Tone Option $11,949 CDN
Dimentions
Length 87.4 in. (2219.96 mm)
Overall Width 33.1 in. (840.74 mm)
Overall Height 44.9 in. (1140.46 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2 26.6 in. (675.64 mm)
• Unladen 28.5 in. (723.9 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.4 in. (111.76 mm)
Rake (steering head) 30°
Fork Angle 30°
Trail 4.2 in. (106.68 mm)
Wheelbase 59.9 in. (1521.46 mm)
Tires (Michelin® Scorcher™ “31” front and rear):
• Front – Scorcher™ “31”
• Rear – Scorcher™ “31”
130/90B16 M/C 72H
150/80B16 M/C 77H
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17.0325 L) (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.8 qts. (2.6 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qts.
Weight:
• As Shipped 553 lbs. (251 kg)
• In Running Order 582 lbs. (264 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating
• Front 335 lbs. (152 kg)
• Rear 665 lbs. (301.6 kg)
Engine
Engine3 Air-cooled, Evolution® Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.5 in. x 3.812 in. (88.9 mm x 96.8248 mm)
Displacement3 73.3 cu. in. (1,200 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Fuel System4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
Lubrication System Dry-sump
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 38/57 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 29/68 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S.
• 1st 9.315
• 2nd 6.653
• 3rd 4.948
• 4th 4.102
• 5th 3.517
Chassis
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 39 mm
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Wheels5: Chrome, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
• Front 16 in. x 3 in. (406.4 mm x 76.2 mm)
• Rear 16 in. x 3 in. (406.4 mm x 76.2 mm)
Brakes:
• Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
• Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
• Front 11.5 in. x .2 in. (292.1 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear 10.24 in. x .28 in. (260.1 mm x 7.1 mm)
Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel 4.12 in. (104.648 mm)
• Rear Wheel 2.12 in. (53.848 mm)
Performance
Engine Torque6 (per SAE J1349):
• North America 79 ft. lbs. @ 4000 RPM (107.1082 Nm @ 4000 RPM)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right 26.2°
• Left 28.3°
Fuel Economy7 (EPA urban/highway test)
42/57 mpg (5.6/4.13 L/100 km)
Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging Single-phase, 30-amp system (357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 1.75W/2.75W per lamp
• Turn Signal Lights 28W self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system8 (optional)
COLOR OPTIONS
Vivid Black
Brilliant Silver Pearl
Sedona Orange / Vivid Black
Warranty
Warranty9 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter
1 Vehicles depicted may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered. Specifications and prices listed may differ from specifications and prices of vehicles manufactured and delivered. All product descriptions (including depictions, specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and competitive
comparisons) are based on available information at the time of publication. Although such descriptions are believed correct, errors and changes can occur and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Harley-Davidson may make changes at any time to prices and specifications, and may change
or discontinue models, without notice and without incurring any obligation. Attention: Vehicles in the configurations shown and many of the accessories described in this catalog may not be available for sale or use in some locations. Please check with your dealer for complete product details and the latest information. All models feature 6-speed transmission (VRSC™ models and Sportster® models are 5-speed) and carbon fiber belt final drive; multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath; and 2-year unlimited mileage warranty.
2 Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
3 Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
4 Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country and region.
5 Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
6 Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
7 Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
8 North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
9 Inspections of certain systems and components are required at 2,500 mile (4,000 km) intervals. See Owner’s Manual for full details.
3 Comments :
I appreciate to have gone over on this interesting motorcycle review. Thanks so much for this post.
Ok Car.. Nice to meet You.. :)
I actually had chance to at least sit on the Harley Sportsters when I was at the MCN bike show a couple of weeks back - not sure if they were the latest models. Anyway, the one Harley that stood out for me was the XT1200, which was pretty comfy and felt a bit different but the sportsters still felt like nothing much had changed and definitely made for those of us less than 6 foot! Still I'd hack a few inches of my legs as they look awesome...
Larry.
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