| Attribute | Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster 2009 × | Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster Custom 2004 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2004 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster | Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster Custom |
| 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 (ESPFI) | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,200 | 1,202 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 98 | 93 |
| Bore (mm) | 88.9 | 88.8 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Clutch | 9-plate, wet | - |
| Compression | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered exhaust with dual mufflers | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 39mm fork | - |
| Rear suspension | Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual piston | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single pistom | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 292 | 292 |
| Frame type | Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions | - |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 150/80-16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 92 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 41 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 119 | 119 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 30.1 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,510 | 1,520 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 251 | 255 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,245 | 2,275 |
| Seat height (mm) | 676 | 668 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | 112 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 17 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.5 | - |