Motorcycle specifications Harley-DavidsonXL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012 Arms over California
presentation of the XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012
after teleporting us to 1948, would the Sportster 1200 take us to 1972? Absolutely not! Although Harley goes to great lengths to bring nostalgia to its models, the Sportster Seventy-Two doesn't look back to the 60s. Its mini ape-hanger handlebars, chromium debauchery, plank-like seat and advanced controls are inspired by the ambiance of early choppers. The spirit that runs through the metal and chrome is that of California. And 72 is the name of a 25 km-long Los Angeles road, best known for its gatherings of custom culture enthusiasts.
sparkling and bursting with panache, the Sportster Seventy-Two is a breath of light in today's Harley-Davidson world, which is shrouded in darkness between bobber and dark custom. The front end escapes into lightness, the stern marries itself to the road, while the engine seems to want to live its debauchery alone. In addition to the ubiquitous metallic highlights, the 72 has no shortage of styling effects, such as spoked rims with white piping on the tires, a peanuts tank of ridiculous capacity, minimalist mudguards, a very flat solo saddle and handlebars 1.10 meters off the ground.
To move its quarter-ton, the Sportster relies on its 1202 cm3 twin delivering almost 10 mkg of torque. A 30-year-old block that has evolved over the years to give the biker that typical Milwaukee taste.
key features of the 2012 Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two
- 1,202 cc Evolution V-Twin air-cooled engine with Sequential Port Electronic Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and maximum torque of 96 Nm at 3,500 rpm.
- Gray-finish transmission with chrome accents.
- 7.9-liter fuel tank.
- Dunlop whitewall tires, 21" front (MH90-21) and 16" rear (150-80B16), with chrome spokes.
- Mini-Ape handlebars mounted on riser.
- Round air filter cover with embossed cover incorporating central mounting screw.
- Truncated rear mudguard featuring rear tire.
- Superimposed dual exhaust with chrome mufflers.
- Black textured vinyl-covered solo seat.
- Handlebar-mounted speedometer with chrome pod.
- Chrome rear fender brackets.
- Chrome-plated concentric rear shocks with preload adjustment.
- Advanced foot controls.
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Key facts Harley-Davidson XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two (2012) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Chromium
- Style
Weak points
- All these versions are confusing
- Comfort?
Prices
| Basic version | |
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 France |
11,095€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 170 km/h (105.60 mph)
- Average fuel consumption : 4.90 liters/100km (0.48 mpg)
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Estimated range
: 161 km (100 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.
Specifications Harley-Davidson XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012
- Chassis
- Frame : Double steel cradle
- Fuel capacity : 7.90 liters (2.09 US gallons)
- Seat height : 710 mm (27.95 in)
- Length : 2,275 mm (89.57 in)
- Width : 915 mm (36.02 in)
- Min height : 1,210 mm (47.64 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,525 mm (60.04 in)
- Dry weight : 247 kg (545 lb)
- Weight when fully loaded : 253 kg (558 lb)
- Front axle
- Telehydraulic fork Ø 39 mm, Wheel travel : 145 mm (5.71 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 292 mm (11.5 in), 2-piston caliper
- Pressure : 2.07 bar
- Transmission
- 5 stage gearbox
- Secondary belt drive
- Rear axle
- 2 lateral shock absorbers, Wheel travel : 54 mm (2.13 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), single-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 150 / 80 - 16 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.76 bar
- Motor
- two-cylinder 45° V-shaped , 4 strokes
- Injection
- Cooling system : by air
- tumbled
- 2 valves per cylinder
- 1,202 cc
- 75 ch (74 hp) to 6,000 rpm
- 9.80 mkg to 3,500 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 3.34 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 25.2 kg/mkg
- Compression : 9.7 : 1
- Practical information
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012
- What is the power of the XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012?
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The XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012 develops a power of 75 ch (74 hp)
- What is the torque of the XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012?
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The maximum torque of the XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012 is 9.80 mkg to 3,500 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012?
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The XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 170 km/h (105.60 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012?
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The XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012 has a a dry weight of 247 kg (545 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 253 kg (558 lb).
- What is the fuel consumption of the XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012?
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Average fuel consumption is estimated at 4.90 l/100km (0.48 mpg) according to the WMTC cycle.
- QWhat is the seat height of the XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012?
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To ensure good accessibility, the XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012 offers a minimum seat height of 710 mm (27.95 in).
- What is the price of the XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012?
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The price of the XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2012 is 11,095€ in France
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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 8 reviews
The most common complaints about this model are :
1) Comfort
2) autonomy
3) The engine, which is muffled from the outset
Comfort: after bringing the bike home for 580km in one go, I can say that I've had no complaints (although I am young).
Autonomy... I must admit that at the beginning it irritated me, because every 110/120 km I'd have to go to the gas station, so stops at the pump are frequent, especially when you're a kilometre-hiker like me (but it's becoming a habit and doesn't prevent me from making very long journeys if I'm careful).
As for the engine, it's well and truly choked to death, it heats up quite a bit and has a nasty noise from the outset, but you have to understand that in 2014 the anti-noise, anti-pollution, anti-everything ^^ standards are demonic, and to pass these "tests" with an air-cooled engine, Harley has no choice but to throttle on quite a few points and allow the engine to heat up very quickly in order to meet the standards.
What's sad is the price of a Stage 1 (to free the beast and finally get the Harley noise that is often one of the reasons we buy). I was asked to pay close to 2,000â'¬... that's a lot to add to the purchase price.
The handlebars are too low for my taste, and a 15/20cm rise wouldn't have been bad for looks and comfort, even if we thought the opposite before testing.
There are also some plastic parts that really stand out on a harley costing over 10,000â'¬ ! I think that's an insult on harley's part. And 2 or 3 less serious finishing touches.
The paintwork is top-notch (and they all seem to be). I don't feel the weight at all with my metre 69, I find it a bike both on the road and at a standstill, even on slopes I have no problems, unlike other much lighter bikes I've had.
It's also disconcertingly easy to handle, and a joy to ride once you've freed yourself from the bike...... Rating : 4/5 Respond to Sonyba
GG Rating : 5/5 Respond to GG
But with the installation of a 12L tank and the red candy paint job, you're looking at 1,000 to 1,200 euros. You might as well take the 1200 custom and make 2/3 modifications.
personally, i'm hesitating between the street bob and the wilde glide.
Pepete, I'm sorry for you if it's the gauge, but your idiot took you for a ride... if you want my opinion, it's not the road harley.
There's a 72 STG1, I can't even imagine the fuel consumption. This bike without a 12L is just a big rip-off if you ask me, or for dummies who don't know a thing about dummies. no offense, of course, far be it from me to suggest that Rating : 4/5 Respond to jimyh
sincerely Pepete Rating : 3/5 Respond to pepete