Harley-Davidson XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2016

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After teleporting us to 1948, would the Sportster 1200 take us to 1972? Not at all ! Although Harley strives to decline many versions of its models, tinting them with the past and nostalgia, the Sportster Seventy-Two does not look in the ’60s.. Its mini ape-hanger handlebars, its riot of chrome, its saddle cut from a board and its forward controls are inspired by the atmosphere of the first choppers. The spirit that runs through metal and chrome is that of California. And the 72 is the name of a 25 km long road in Los Angeles, best known for its gatherings of followers of custom culture..

New suspensions appear in 2016. The fork accommodates a new cartridge and 3-setting damping. The rear emulsion shocks can be adjusted for preload. The redesigned saddle should improve the daily life of the posterior.

Like the vast majority of Sportsters, the 72 offers more security for the Sportster 48 since 2014: the manufacturer has added its HD Smart security system allowing keyless starting and ABS as standard. A lot of braking changes are also on call. New calipers bite a larger disc up front (300mm) but unchanged at the rear (260mm). The aluminum master cylinder is also new, for less friction and more feeling. The Sportster also features a new electrical system, redesigned controls with a switch on the left to navigate the new speedometer screen. Also note the evolution for the exhaust and the oil tank.

Sparkling, full of panache, the Sportster Seventy-Two is a breath of light in the Harley-Davidson universe. What a look! The front escapes lightly, the stern hugs the road, while the engine seems to want to experience its debauchery alone. In addition to the ubiquitous metallic reflections, the 72 does not lack styling effects, like its spoked rims circled with white piping on the tires, the ridiculously large peanuts tank, the minimalist mudguards, its very flat solo seat and his handlebars at 1 meter 10 from 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 gently evolved to this day to give the rider the typical taste of Milwaukee.

Main characteristics of the Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two

– Air-cooled 1,202 cc Evolution V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) developing maximum torque of 96 Nm at 3,500 rpm.
– Transmission in gray finish with chrome accents.
– 7.9 liter capacity tank.
– 21 ” front (MH90-21) and 16 ” rear (150-80B16) Dunlop whitewall tires and chrome wire wheels.
– Mini-Ape handlebar mounted on riser.
– Round air filter cover with an embossed cover incorporating a central mounting screw.
– Truncated rear fender highlighting the rear tire.
– Double stacked exhaust with chrome mufflers.
– Solo seat covered in black textured vinyl.
– Handlebar mounted speedometer with chrome nacelle.
– Chrome rear fender brackets.
– Concentric chrome rear shocks adjustable for preload.
– Advanced foot controls.
– 2014: ABS as standard, 300mm front disc, 34mm pistons (+ 36%) in the front caliper and 38mm in the rear caliper, new electrical system.
– 2016: improved suspensions and redesigned saddle.

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XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2015

Model marketed in

2012
2013
2014
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2016

Performances

• Max speed:
  about 170 km / h
• Consumption
  medium: 4.90 l

The technical aspect

Harley-Davidson XL 1200 V SPORTSTER Seventy-Two 2016

• Frame
• Frame: Double steel cradle
• Tank: 7.9 liters
• Seat height: 730 mm
• Length: 2,275 mm
• Width: 920 mm
• Height: 1265 mm
• Wheelbase: 1,540 mm
• Dry weight: 251 kg
• Operating weight: 257 kg

• Train before
• Telehydraulic fork Ø 39 mm, deb: 140 mm
• 1 disc Ø 300 mm, 2 piston calipers
• Front wheel:

  MH90
  – 21

• Transmission
• 5-speed gearbox
• Secondary toothed belt transmission

• Rear axle
• 2 side panels, deb: 54 mm
• 1 disc Ø 260 mm, 2 piston caliper
• Rear wheel:

  150/80
  – 16

• Motor
• Twin cylinder
  in V at 45 °
  , 4 stroke
• Cooling: Air cooling
• ESPFI sequential injection
• tumbled
• 2 valves per cylinder
• 1,202 cc
  (88.9 x 96.8 mm)
• ≈ 65
  ch
  at 6,000 rpm
• 9.80 mkg
  at 3,500 rpm
• Weight ratio /
  power
  : 3.86
  kg / hp
• Compression: 10: 1
• Crit’air:
• Motorcycle accessible to A2 license or bridle at 47.5hp / 35 Kw

Detached pieces

exhaust
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fluid
electricity

filtration
braking
chain kit

Competitors

Kawasaki VULCAN 900 Custom 2015

Moto-Guzzi 940 BELLAGIO Luxury 2015

Yamaha XV 950 R (Bolt) 2015

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