Harley-Davidson Sportster 1978 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1978 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandHarley-Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1978
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SpecificationValue
Year1978
Bore x Stroke81 x 96.8 mm
Capacity998 cc / 60.8 cu-in
Compression Ratio8.8;1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Dry Weight240 kg / 530 lbs
EngineFour stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Final DriveChain
FrameSingle down tube cradle
Front Brakes2x disc
Front SuspensionTelehydraulic forks
Front TyreMJ 90-19
Fuel Capacity13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal
IgnitionTransistorized
Induction38mm Keihin carburetor
Max Power57 hp / 41.7 kW @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque55 ft-lb / 74 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear SuspensionDual shocks swinging arm fork
Rear TyreMT90-16
StartingElectric
Transmission4 Speed