Comparison of Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster 2010 and Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster 2009 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster 2010 × |  Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2010 | 2009 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster | Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,202 | 1,200 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 98 | 98 |
| Bore (mm) | 88.9 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Clutch | 9-plate, wet | 9-plate, wet |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered exhaust with dual mufflers | Chrome, staggered exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 39mm | 39mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Coil-over shocks, preload dual adjustment | Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual piston | Single disc. Dual piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston | Single disc. Single pistom |
| Diameter (mm) | 292 | 292 |
| Frame type | Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions | Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 150/80-16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 92 | 92 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 92 | 41 |
| Trail (mm) | 117 | 119 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,510 | 1,510 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 251 | 251 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,245 | 2,245 |
| Seat height (mm) | 725 | 676 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.5 | 12.5 |
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