1962 Sportster

Specifications

Engine

Engine type: 4 cycle Overhead Valves, 45 degree V2 ¹⁾
Displacement: 54 ci / 883 cc
Hemi-spherical style heads
Bore: 3 in / 7.62 cm ²⁾
Stroke: 3.8125 in / 9.68 cm ³⁾
90 Degree Valve Angle
Horsepower: 42 @ 5,500rpm (XL) ⁴⁾

	XL	XLH,XLCH
Compression	7.5:1	9.0:1
Torque	48 ft-lb / 2.023 Nm @ 3600 RPM	52 ft-lb / 2.191 Nm @ 3800 RPM

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Capacities

Fuel capacity: 4 gal / 15.14 l (XLCH 2.2 gal / 8.328 l)⁶⁾
Oil Capacity: 3 qts. / 2.83 l ⁷⁾
Transmission Capacity: 1.5 pints / .71 l ⁸⁾
MPG: 50mpg (est.)

Dimensions

Weight: 495 lb / 225 kg

	XL, XLH	XLCH
Wheelbase	56.6 in / 143.51 cm	57 in / 137.6 cm
Overall Length	87 in / 221 cm	83.25 in / 211.4 cm
Overall Width	34 in / 86.36 cm	29.5 in / 75 cm
Overall Height	40.5 in / 103 cm	42 in / 106.7 cm
Road Clearance	2.5 in / 6.35 cm minimum	4 1/8 in / 10.478 cm minimum

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Drivetrain

Constant Mesh - Foot shift
Speeds - 4 Forward
Number of Sprocket Teeth
- Engine: 34
- Clutch: 59
- Transmission: 21 (XLCH 20)
- Rear Wheel: 51
Gear Ratios (XL,XLH)
- 1st: 10.63 to 1
- 2nd: 7.69 to 1
- 3rd: 5.82 to 1
- 4th: 4.21 to 1
Gear Ratios (XLCH)
- 1st: 11.16:1
- 2nd: 8.08:1
- 3rd: 6.11:1
- 4th: 4.42:1

Tires

Tires Size	XL, XLH	XLCH
Front	3.50 X 18	3.25/3.50 X 19
Rear	3.50 X 18	4.00 X 18

Tire pressure
- Front: 14 psi / .96 bar
- Rear: 18 psi / 1.24 bar

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Models

* 1,998 Sportsters were produced ((http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=32308))
  * 1962 saw a new aluminum upper triple tree.
  * XLR appeared for TT racing.
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