CONCORD, Ontario (June 3, 2010) – The XR 1200X^TM model represents Harley-Davidson^® Sportster^® performance, honed to its finest edge. Introduced in 2010 for international markets only, the XR 1200X^TM bike will be available through Harley-Davidson^® Retailers in Canada as a 2011 model. Equipped with fully adjustable Showa^® front and rear suspension components, the 2011 XR 1200X^TM motorcycle can be dialled in to match rider weight, riding style, and road conditions. The XR 1200X^TM model combines this premium suspension with enhanced front brakes and the responsive punch of a high-compression, a 1,200 cc Evolution^® V-Twin engine, all in a dynamic, street-performance motorcycle.

With a tank and tail section designed to evoke the legendary Harley-Davidson^® XR 750 bike – the king of the gritty American flat-track scene – the XR 1200X^TM model puts its mechanical character on display. Wide flat-track bars and rear-set foot pegs position an assertive rider for active control. The XR 1200X^TM bike has a blacked-out powertrain and exhaust, revised tank graphics, and black wheels with an orange rim pinstripe. The XR 1200X^TM motorcycle will be offered in two colours: Black Denim and White Hot Denim.

Key XR 1200X^TM Features

• A Showa^® big piston front fork (BPF) eliminates many of the internal components used in a cartridge-type fork, resulting in a lighter overall fork weight. The large diameter of the BPF internal piston allows a reduction in damping pressure for outstanding feedback and smooth action. Rebound and compression damping may be fine-tuned with adjuster screws located on top of the fork bolts. The spring pre-load is adjusted with a M5 hex screw on the axle holders.
• Showa rear shocks feature 36 mm pistons with piggy-back nitrogen-charged reservoirs. The compression damping may be adjusted with a knob on top of the reservoir. Rebound is adjusted with a thumb wheel on the lower clevis. The rear spring pre-load is also adjustable.
• The Nissin^® dual front brakes feature 292 mm, full-floating rotors and four-piston calipers.
• The isolation-mounted Evolution^® 1,200 cc V-Twin engine with a black, powder-coated finish features a downdraft Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), high-performance camshafts, precision oil-cooled cylinder heads, and a large capacity oil cooler. The compression ratio is 10:1. The engine is rated at 74 ft-lb peak torque at 4,000 RPM (per SAE J1349).
• An upswept, high-volume, 2-1-2 straight-shot exhaust system with satin black finish offers extra cornering clearance.
• The chassis features a tubular mild steel frame designed for high performance. The rigid, cast-aluminum swingarm is engineered to enhance handling.
• The Dunlop^® Qualifier D209 tires were designed specifically for the XR 1200X^TM motorcycle.
• The three-spoke, lightweight, cast-aluminum wheels (18-inch front/17-inch rear) are finished in gloss black with an orange pinstripe on the rim.
• A wide, black, dirt-track handlebar for enhanced steering leverage and comfort.
• Rear-set foot pegs for additional cornering clearance.
• A compact instrument display with a white-faced analogue tachometer, a digital speedometer, a dual trip meter, and a clock.
• A 3.5-gallon fuel tank with aircraft-style aluminum alloy fuel filler.
• A 29.2-inch laden seat height with standard passenger pillion and foot pegs.
• Optional Harley-Davidson^® Smart Security System.