THE THRILL OF RIDING STRIPPED TO ITS BARE ESSENCE.
2020 Harley-Davidson Iron 1200:
The Iron 1200™ starts with the 1200cc Evolution® engine that gives loads of famous Sportster® torque. It’s got a throwback look that goes right to the roots of Sportster motorcycle, thanks to 70’s-inspired tank graphics. It also features a low-slung Café solo seat, mid-mount controls, and mini ape hanger handlebars for an aggressive, two-fists-in-the-wind riding position.
A modern take on what’s been putting big grins on the faces of Sportster® motorcycle riders for decades.
2020 Harley-Davidson Iron 1200 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
The Sportster® motorcycle has been a feature on the motorcycling landscape since it first hit the scene in 1957. This is the machine that’s done it all. Drag racing, flat track racing, land speed records, and every kind of street riding or cross-country trek riders could dream up. Simple, righteous, bare-knuckle style. Legendary engine. Easily affordable. Infinitely customizable. Updated for the modern era. Take it wherever you want to go.
Engine
Air-cooled, Evolution®
Engine Torque
73 ft-lb
Weight, As Shipped
547 lb.
NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON FORTY-EIGHT SPECIAL AND IRON 1200 SPORTSTERS FUSE THROW-BACK DESIGN WITH MODERN PERFORMANCE
High Handlebars, Cool Graphics, and Garage-Built Attitude
Harley-Davidson adds to the long legacy of its Sportster motorcycle line with the introduction of the Iron 1200 and Forty-Eight Special models. The latest in a line of 100 high-impact motorcycles the company plans to introduce by 2027, these new high-bar Sportsters combine throw-back styling trends from the custom-bike scene with the solid foundation of the Sportster platform and the punchy performance of the Evolution 1200 V-Twin engine.
Since its introduction in 1957, Sportster motorcycles have been repeatedly reimagined, in the hands of both the Motor Company and bike owners: The Sportster as a bobber, a chopper, a scrambler and a café racer; as a hero on flat tracks and drag strips and road-race courses; as an accessible entry-point for first-time riders, and as a custom-of-one cruiser.
“Since its inception, the Sportster has offered the perfect combination of size, power and character that makes it appealing to so many different riders,” said Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson V.P. of Styling & Design. “A Sportster is a relatively easy bike to strip down and reinvent. What we’ve done to create the new Iron 1200 and Forty-Eight Special is what Sportster owners have been doing with their own bikes for generations.”
New fuel tank graphics distinguish both the Iron 1200 and the Forty-Eight Special, and combine bold color stripes with a formal typeface, color and graphic elements originally popular in the 1970s.
“The art on these two fuel tanks reflect contemporary trends we are seeing on custom bikes and in design in general, a move away from more complex and intricate art to a look that’s very simple and clean,” said Richards. “It’s also important to note that these graphics respect the shape of the fuel tank and in the case of the Sportster, that tank shape is a classic design element in its own right.”
Iron 1200™
The Iron 1200 recipe starts with power. A 1202cc Evolution® 1200 V-Twin engine delivers 36 percent more torque (73.0 ft. lbs. vs. 53.8 ft. lb.) than the 883 Evolution engine that powers the Iron 883, the original urban brawler in the Sportster family. The Iron 1200 brings more punch to the street fight – more power to blast away from green lights and more mid-range to muscle through traffic. More power means more rowdy fun.
The satin-black Mini Ape handle bar is an essential element of the garage-built chopper look that adds instant attitude. This 1.0-inch diameter handlebar offers an 8.75-inch rise, 32-inch spread and 6.5-inch pull back, that opens the rider triangle with a fist-in-the-wind posture. The gloss black speed screen framing the headlamp is a West Coast styling influence that amplifies the attitude of the tall bars, is intended to offer some wind deflection at speed and provides a space for easy personalization. The fast-back Café Solo Seat flows to the rear fender and is shaped to help hold the rider in position when the torque of the Evolution 1200 kicks in.
A classic 3.3-gallon Sportster fuel tank features multi-colored striped graphics that wrap around the tank profile. The dark engine finish helps draw the eyes to the bright tank graphics. Fuel tank paint color options include Vivid Black, Twisted Cherry and Billiard White, always contrasting with the Vivid Black speed screen.
The entire powertrain has been styled with a popular color: black upper and lower rocker boxes, black exhaust and muffler shields, and black timer, primary and derby covers. Chrome pushrod tubes and tappet covers are the only brightwork and highlight the V-Twin engine shape. The Iron 1200 is finished with all-black 9-Spoke wheels (19-inch front and 16-inch rear diameter) and a solid black belt guard and rear sprocket.
The Harley-Davidson Smart Security System and anti-lock braking system (ABS) are factory-installed options for the Iron 1200 model.
2020 Harley-Davidson Iron 1200 Totalmotorcycle.com Features
1200cc Evolution® Engine
1200cc at your command to deliver tons of torque for an unforgettably fun ride.
Blacked-Out Finishes
Blacked-out finishes from its powertrain to its air cleaner cover to its exhaust. Equipped to take on the urban grid.
Throwback 70’s Custom Tank Art
Authentic bold 70’s-inspired tank graphic shows the bike’s retro roots.
Café Solo Seat
Sit “in” the bike while your hands and feet reach naturally to the controls. This seat pays homage to the heritage of the iconic Cafe Racer style.
Black Mini-Ape Handlebars
Fists in the wind attitude with a conservative rise and bend for rider comfort.
9-Spoke Cast Aluminum Wheels
Nine-spoke wheels that are black as night from rim to rubber to complement the Dark Custom look.
FIXED SPEED SCREEN
The fixed black speed screen leaves no question as to the attitude of the motorcycle. Get behind it and hang on.
2020 Harley-Davidson Iron 1200 – Totalmotorcycle.com American Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price from: $9999 USD
Canada MSRP Price from: $11999 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Australia MSRP Price: See Dealer for Pricing in AUS
Pricing
- Vivid Black $9,999
- Color $10,349
- ABS Option $795
- Security System Option $395
- California Emissions $100
- Freight $360
Engine
- Engine1 Air-cooled, Evolution®
- Bore 3.5 in.
- Stroke 3.8 in.
- Displacement 73.4 cu in
- Compression Ratio 10:01
- Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
- Exhaust Black, staggered exhaust and headers with black slash-cut mufflers
Dimensions
- Length 86.6 in.
- Seat Height, Laden7 25.7 in.
- Ground Clearance 4.3 in.
- Rake (steering head) (deg) 30
- Trail 4.6 in.
- Wheelbase 59.6 in.
- Tires, Front Specification 100/90B19 57H
- Tires, Rear Specification 150/80B16 77H
- Fuel Capacity 3.3 gal.
- Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.8 qt.
- Weight, As Shipped 547 lb.
- Weight, In Running Order 564 lb.
Performance
- Engine Torque Testing Method J1349
- Engine Torque2 73 ft-lb
- Engine Torque (rpm) 3,500
- Lean Angle, Right (deg.) 27
- Lean Angle, Left (deg.) 28
- Fuel Economy Testing Method Estimated City/Hwy
- Fuel Economy5 48 mpg
Drivetrain
- Primary Drive Chain, 38/57 ratio
- Gear Ratios (overall) 1st 9.315
- Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd 6.653
- Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd 4.948
- Gear Ratios (overall) 4th 4.102
- Gear Ratios (overall) 5th 3.517
Chassis
- Wheels, Front Type7 Black, 9-spoke
- Wheels, Rear Type Black, 9-spoke
- Brakes, Caliper Type Dual-piston front, Dual-piston rear
Electric
- Lights (as per country regulation), Indicator Lamps8 High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (if equipped), ABS (if equipped)
- Gauges Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
2020 Harley-Davidson Iron 1200 – Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Pricing
- Vivid Black $ 11,999
- Color $ 12,399
- ABS Option $615
- Security System Option $355
Engine
- Engine1 Air-cooled, Evolution®
- Bore 88.9 mm
- Stroke 96.8 mm
- Displacement 1,202 cc
- Compression Ratio 10:01
- Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
- Exhaust Black, staggered exhaust and headers with black slash-cut mufflers
Dimensions
- Length 2,200 mm
- Seat Height, Unladen7 735 mm
- Ground Clearance 110 mm
- Rake (steering head) (deg) 30
- Trail 117 mm
- Wheelbase 1,515 mm
- Tires, Front Specification 100/90B19 57H
- Tires, Rear Specification 150/80B16 77H
- Fuel Capacity 12.5 l
- Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.6 l
- Weight, As Shipped 248 kg
- Weight, In Running Order 256 kg
Performance
- Engine Torque Testing Method J1349
- Engine Torque2 99 Nm
- Engine Torque (rpm) 3,500
- Lean Angle, Right (deg.) 27
- Lean Angle, Left (deg.) 28
- Fuel Economy: Estimated City/Hwy 4.9 l/100 km
Drivetrain
- Primary Drive Chain, 38/57 ratio
- Gear Ratios (overall) 1st 9.315
- Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd 6.653
- Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd 4.948
- Gear Ratios (overall) 4th 4.102
- Gear Ratios (overall) 5th 3.517
Chassis
- Wheels, Front Type7 Black, 9-spoke
- Wheels, Rear Type Black, 9-spoke
- Brakes, Caliper Type Dual-piston front, Dual-piston rear
Electric
- Lights (as per country regulation), Indicator Lamps8 High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (if equipped), ABS (if equipped)
- Gauges Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
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