Table of Contents
2012 Sportster
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Example: 1HD1LC314CC123456 appears on steering head.
| World Manufacturer Id | Motorcycle Type | Model | Engine Type | Introduction Date | VIN Check Digit | Model Year | Assembly Plant | Sequential Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) | Normal | Mid Year | |||||||
| 1HD=Made for sale in US 5HD=Made for sale outside US 932=Made and sold in Brazil MEG=Made and sold in India | 1 = 901 cm3 (Heavyweight Motorcycle) 4 = 351-900 cm3 (Middleweight) | See Models below | 2=883 cm3 air-cooled 3=1202 cm3 air-cooled 6=1202 cm3 precision-cooled | 1=Domestic 3=California A=Canada C=HDI E=Japan G=Australia J=Brazil L=Asia Pacific N=India | 2,4=Domestic 5,6=California B=Canada D=HDI F=Japan H=Australia K=Brazil M=Asia Pacific P=India | Can be 0 - 9 or X | C = 2012 | C=Kansas City, MO D=HD Brazil-Manaus, Brazil N=Haryana India | |
| 1HD | 1 | LC | 3 | 1 | 4 | C | C | 123456 | |
| VIN CODE 2) | Model | Name |
|---|---|---|
| CR | XL 883L | SuperLow |
| CS | XL 883R | 883 Roadster |
| LE | XL 883N | Iron 883 |
| CT | XL 1200C | 1200 Custom |
| LH | XL 1200CP | 1200 Custom |
| CZ | XL 1200N | Nightster |
| LF | XL 1200V | Seventy-Two |
| LC | XL 1200X | Forty-Eight |
| LD | XR 1200X | XR1200X |
Engine, Drivetrain, Performance
Engine
| 3) | XL 883 | XL 1200 | XR 1200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Cylinders | 2 | ||
| Type | 4-cycle, 45° V-twin, air-cooled | ||
| Bore | 3.000 in. (76.20 mm) | 3.500 in. (88.90 mm) | 3.500 in. (88.90 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.812 in. (96.82 mm) | 3.812 in. (96.82 mm) | 3.812 in. (96.82 mm) |
| Piston Displacement | 53.9 in3 (883 cm3) | 73.4 in3 (1202 cm3) | 73.4 in3 (1202 cm3) |
| Compression Ratio | 8.9-1 | 9.7-1 | 10.1-1 |
Drivetrain
| 4) | XL883 CC (Domestic) | XL883 CC (World) | XL1200 CC (US) | XL1200 CC (World) | XR1200X (US/Wolrd) | XR1200X (Japan) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Engine to Transmission | ||||||
| Engine sprocket | 34 teeth | 34 teeth | 38 teeth | 38 teeth | 34 teeth | 34 teeth |
| Clutch sprocket | 57 teeth | 57 teeth | 57 teeth | 57 teeth | 57 teeth | 57 teeth |
| Final Drive Transmission to Rear Wheel | ||||||
| Transmission sprocket | 29 teeth | 29 teeth | 29 teeth | 30 teeth | 28 teeth | 28 teeth |
| Rear wheel sprocket | 68 teeth | 68 teeth | 68 teeth | 68 teeth | 68 teeth | 68 teeth |
Specifications
Models
2012 XL 883L
XL1200V "Seventy-Two"
XR1200X
Dimensions:
Paint:
- Denim Black
- Big Blue Pearl
- Hard Candy Big Red Flake
Chassis:
- Front Brakes: Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brakes: Hydraulic Disc
Tires:
- Front Tire(s): Michelin® MH90 R21 54H
- Rear Tire(s): Michelin® 150/80 R16 71H
Model Year Changes
Summary of changes for MY 2012: 8)
- All XL's switched over to Michelin Scorcher tires.
- 11 series on XR1200X and 883L.
- 31 series on all other models.
- XL883R (non-Domestic) switched handlebar/speedo bracket.
- New fork and ignition locks (increase number of keys).
Back to Sportster History Index
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2012 Service Manual PN 99484-12A, Harley-Davidson, Sec 3.1
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2012 Service Manual PN 99484-12A, Harley-Davidson, Sec 5.2
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Photo provided by XLForum Member: RandyMac
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Image provided by XLForum Member: MoBillyAla
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Photo provided by XLForum Member: Screw Loose Dan
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNIVERSITY, TECHNICAL FORUM, 2012 MODEL YEAR
