What category is the 1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport?

General information
Category	Custom / cruiser
Model	Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport
Year	1998
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission typefinal drive	Belt
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Air
Starter	Electric
Valves per cylinder	2
Torque	89.00
Power	58.00
Stroke	4
Engine type	V2
Capacity:	1199.00 ccm (73.16 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Seat height	734 mm (28.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	226.0 kg (498.2 pounds)

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport dimensions and frame
Front brakes	Dual disc
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio	0.2566 HP/kg
Top speed	160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

61 hp

Peak Power

5.8s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track15%

City55%

Cornering45%

Daily Riding60%

Touring45%

Passenger40%

Rider Profile

Best For	Suited to riders with at least some experience who enjoy a torquey, low-revving V-twin rather than outright speed.
Purpose	Built for stylish, engaging cruiser riding on backroads and city streets rather than long-distance touring or performance riding.
Rider Fit	The low 711mm seat height and moderate 240kg weight make it manageable for shorter riders, though the wide cruiser stance requires some deliberate handling at low speeds.
Character	A classic air-cooled Harley V-twin with punchy low-end torque, a raw mechanical feel, and sportier suspension and brakes than a standard Sportster.
Not Ideal For	Not the right bike for riders wanting high top speed, sport-bike agility, or serious off-road capability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 734mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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