How many cubic inch is a 1200 Sportster?

Also available in the Sportster model beginning in 1986, it was made in the 1,100 cc (67 cu in) displacement until 1988 and is still made in the 883 cc (53.9 cu in) and 1,200 cc (73 cu in) displacements for the Harley-Davidson Sportster, replacing the ironhead Sportster engine.

Are 883 and 1200 frames the same?

The only difference between the 883 and 1200 Sportster is their emblems that indicate which model they are. The 883 and 1200 Sportster are actually built with the same exact parts and there is no way you can tell just by looking if a model is an 883 or a 1200 aside from the emblem.

What is the difference between a Sportster and Buell engine?

The Buell rev limiter kicks in at 6800 rpm, a Sportster signs off at 6500. Newer Sportsters (’04 up) use XB heads (on 1200’s only) and higher compression (9.8:1), but are still down on power due to styling restraints (small, restrictive aircleaner, stylized dual exhaust).

What year did the Sportster frame change?

More changes came for 1979 with a new lighter, stiffer, frame based on the one used on the XLCR. Brakes were improved as well, with the rear gaining disc and the front sporting dual discs.

When did the Sportster frame change?

This fairly stock 2005 Sportster is still a carbureted bike but it’s motor is in a rubber-mounted frame. Changes to the Sportster in 2004 included an enclosed battery, the removal of the transmission access door, and a new frame that featured rubber engine mounts.

What is the best carbureted engine for an EFI Sportster?

Zipper’s Super-Hammer 1200 Carbureted Engine Kit View DetailsCompare Zipper’s Super-Hammer 1200 Kit for EFI XL/XR® Sportsters® 5out of 5 View DetailsCompare Zipper’s Torkster 883-1200 Carbureted Engine Kit

How much HP can a Sportster make?

A sportster in mild tune can easily make 125- 135 hp with a displacement increase and the engine can be bumped to 100 cubic inches reliability to 110 cubic and medium reliability up to 120 cubic inchers with poor reliability but over 200 hp for drag racing or dirt drags etc.

What kind of engine does the Baha Sportster have?

The bike is based on the original Baha sportster raced in baha 72&73 by south california dealers association and ridden mainly by larry berquist–Jack Froelich was co-rider for the 1000 the engine was basically a stock 1970 900 cc sportster with some iron xr oil cooling technology

Can a 1200 Sportster be modified?

The Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster is frequently modified and customized with both Harley-Davidson original parts and aftermarket add-ons and accessories. The 1200 engine can be easily modified to produce more horsepower and torque. Kits are available from Harley-Davidson Screaming Eagle, Revolution Performance and Weisco.