Harley-Davidson XL1200 Roadster review

Possibly the best (affordable) entry point into Harley ownership
The 1202cc engine has enough thrust, it's also a blank canvas for customizing
Bottom of the range, it won't be long before you're looking to climb up the Harley ladder.

Now with a staggering 33 colour options, the XL1200 Roadster also gets a new motor and fram, flat bars, new brakes and other updates for 2005

Now with a staggering 33 colour options, the XL1200 Roadster also gets a new motor and fram, flat bars, new brakes and other updates for 2005

Now with a staggering 33 colour options, the XL1200 Roadster also gets a new motor and fram, flat bars, new brakes and other updates for 2005

Length (mm)2288
Tank (litres)3.3
Dryweight (kg)253
Seats2
Seat Height (mm)760
Suspension Front39mm fork
Suspension RearMild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions and MIG welded swing arm
Wheels Front19 inch 13-spoke silver cast
Wheels Rear16 inch 13-spoke silver cast
Brakes FrontDual piston 292.1mm disc
Brakes RearSingle piston 292.1mm disc
Tank Capacity (litres)12.5
Wheelbase (mm)1524
Ground Clearance (mm)141
Trail (mm)116
ChassisMild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions
Length (mm)2288
Tank (litres)3.3
Dryweight (kg)253
Seats2
Seat Height (mm)760
Suspension Front39mm fork
Suspension RearMild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions and MIG welded swing arm
Wheels Front19 inch 13-spoke silver cast
Wheels Rear16 inch 13-spoke silver cast
Brakes FrontDual piston 292.1mm disc
Brakes RearSingle piston 292.1mm disc
Tank Capacity (litres)12.5
Wheelbase (mm)1524
Ground Clearance (mm)141
Trail (mm)116
ChassisMild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions
Cubic Capacity (cc)1130
Max Power (bhp)115
Bore (mm)100
Stroke (mm)72
Valve GearDOHC
Compression Ratio11.3
CoolingLiquid cooled
Fuel DeliveryElectronic sequential port injection
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveBelt
Cubic Capacity (cc)1130
Max Power (bhp)115
Bore (mm)100
Stroke (mm)72
Valve GearDOHC
Compression Ratio11.3
CoolingLiquid cooled
Fuel DeliveryElectronic sequential port injection
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveBelt