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2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200N
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2007 XL 1200N NIGHTSTER ROCKS ON THE ROAD
This new Harley certainly carries a new and distinctive look

Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles get a burst of adrenalin with the launch of the new XL 1200N Nightster. This new Sportster model was just announced (Jan 29, 2007) at the company's Winter Dealer Meeting in Orlando, Fla. Blending a low seat height, mid-mount controls, and a rubber-mounted Evolution V-Twin engine - the XL 1200N Nightster adds a unique machine to the Sportster family.

The XL 1200N Nightster is a blacked-out street bike that continues a half century of Sportster tradition of innovative, fun and versatile motorcycles, said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson Director of Motorcycle Product Development. With loads of truly select features and components, the Nightster takes all the enhancements made to the Sportster family in recent years to a different level.

The distinctive look and feel of the XL 1200N Nightster centers on a low seat height of 25.3 inches that makes it comparable to the XL Sportster 883 Low, and an inch lower than the XL Sportster 1200 Low. This places the machine among the lowest riding of all Harley-Davidson models. Besides enjoying the lower seat height, the Nightster rider goes solo with a one-piece, Sportster classic seat. 

The Nightster features a host of black components, including black rims and hubs contrasting with chrome spokes. The front forks and clamp, headlight cover, handlebar, levers, turn signals and air cleaner insert are all finished in black. The rear belt guard and front fender clamps are also black, but are opened up with a bullet hole pattern. The rear fender is cut back to show more of the rear tire. The back of the Nightster features an integrated tail light placed in the rear turn signals - much like you'll find on bikes built by custom builders.

Taking the latest Sportster design for a ride into the past, the Nightster features a side-mounted license plate holder and front fork gaiters. While the side-mount license plate is a street design cue, the fork gaiters are a retro component that help protect the fork seals from dirt and debris.

The Nightster is powered by a 1200cc Evolution engine, featuring a new Medium Gray finish with polished and black treatments. The transmission and airbox cover also sport this new finish.

Like all 2007 Sportsters, the Nightster has Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI),  a reduced clutch and front brake lever effort, redesigned gauges, and high performance carbon fiber belts.  

As part of the original Harley-Davidson hot rod motorcycle family, the Nightster has a design refined from the racetrack to the street that is primed for customizing. 

The Nightster is available in Vivid Black, as well as four two-tone paint schemes with a unique Harley-Davidson fuel tank graphic. The fuel cap, headlamp trim ring and oil dipstick cover are coated in a new Silver Satin finish. The Nightster is offered only in North American markets.

The XL 1200N Nightster features:

• Rubber-mounted 1200cc XL Evolution engine
• Medium Gray powder-coated engine with polished and black treatments
• Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• High-compression, high-flow cylinder heads
• High-performance cams
• Smoother, quieter transmission
• Light clutch lever effort
• 5.3-inch solo seat height
• Low front and rear suspension
• Black front forks with gaiters
• Bullet hole rear belt guard and front fender clamps
• Black, low rise handlebar with brake and clutch levers, turn signals and air cleaner insert
• Side-mounted license plate holder (dealer-installed rear mount option)
• Brake and tail lights integrated with rear turn signals
• Black mid-mount foot controls
• Black-rimmed, Laced Steel wheels
• Chrome staggered shorty slash cut dual exhaust
• Silver Satin finish fuel cap, headlamp trim ring and oil dipstick cover
• Optional Smart Security System

DIMENSIONS - 2007 XL 1200N NIGHTSTER Length 85.8 in. Seat Height 26.3 in. Ground Clearance 3.9 in. Rake Steering Head/Trail 29.6º / 4.6 in. Wheelbase 60 in. Fuel Capacity 3.3 gals. Oil Capacity 3.6 qts. Dry Weight 545 lbs. Weight 565 lbs. Engine Air-cooled, Evolution® Displacement 73.20 in.³ Bore x Stroke 3.50 in. x 3.81 in. Engine Torque 79.1 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) Compression Ratio 9.7:1 Miles per Gallon 57.1 hwy / 42.4 city Primary Drive Chain Front Wheel 19" black, laced steel Rear Wheel 16" black, laced steel Instruments Redesigned gauges with enhanced features: Electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual resettable tripmeter, speedometer with low fuel warning light, low oil pressure indicator light, diagnostics readout, brighter/balanced LED lights Indicator Lamps High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings, security system (optional) Brake Front Dual-piston Brake Rear Single-piston Lean Angle 30º / 29º Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty duals MSRP (US) Starting at: $9,595

 

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