The Sportster Goes Global
This past October, Harley-Davidson revealed a prototype Sportster XR 1200 motorcycle aimed at the European market at the INTERMOT International Motorcycle Show in Cologne, Germany. The XR 1200 prototype places an emphasis on performance and handling with styling inspired by the Motor Company’s legendary XR 750 dirt-track racer. Created with the demands of the European market in mind, the XR 1200 prototype’s development goals include a powerful air-cooled V-Twin engine, agile handling, and high-performance suspension and brakes.
The Sportster XR Prototype features XR 750–inspired styling, a 1,200cc air-cooled V-Twin with downdraft fuel injection (85-90hp target), a specially tuned Showa suspension with 43mm inverted front forks, high-performance four-piston-caliper Nissan brakes, and unique lightweight cast wheels with dirt-track-inspired design.