FinalDrive: Belt. Wheelbase: 59.8 in. Rake/Trail: 30 degrees/5.8 in. Seat Height: 29.6 in. Wet Weight: 503 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 3.1 gals. Check out Rider's first ride review of the 2021 Harley TheHarley-Davidson Sportster is an American motorcycle that was introduced in 1957 as a competitor for the high-performance bikes being produced by the. it had a top speed of somewhere in the 100mph range and a total weight of 495lbs. Somewhat amazingly, that Ironhead engine would stay in production for 28 years until it Measurementreflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight. North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer 120:1 (aggressive for a Harley-Davidson; up from 10:1 for the Sportster 1200 and 9.0:1 for the 883) Wet weight: 228 kg (502 lb) claimed — very light for a Harley-Davidson, competitive with other naked roadsters; a whopping 28kg or 62 lb lighter than the 2020 Sportster But compared the the outgoing 2020 Harley-Davidson Sportster Weight – As Shipped 553 lbs. (251 kg) – In Running Order 582 lbs. (264 kg) – Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg) 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom – Canadian Specifications/Technical Details Canada MSRP Price: Vivid Black $11,299, Color Option $11,629, Two-Tone Option $11,859, Security Option $410 CDN DryWeight : 256 kg / 565 lbs: Wet Weight: 265 kg / 585 lbs: Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal Generalinformation, photos, engines and tech specs reference for HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sportster 1200 (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos. Weight: 492 lbs OR 223 kg: Fuel Capacity: 3.3 gallons Themain difference between a DYNA and a Sportster is the size, weight, and engine. DYNA is a giant bike with a more extensive and more efficient engine. On the other hand, Sportster is a smaller bike with a good engine which is not so heavy. Despite all the differences, both the bikes work great and move OK. B7JW.