Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom - 2015 Specifications and Reviews
The 2015 Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom appeals to riders seeking classic American styling with modern reliability. Known for its blacked-out aesthetic, low-slung stance, and vintage custom cruiser character, it combines retro design with electronic conveniences like diagnostic readouts and fuel warning systems. Its lightweight frame and manageable power delivery make it accessible for both experienced cruiser enthusiasts and those new to Harley ownership.
General information | |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Year | 2015 |
| Model | Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Chrome dual shorty exhaust |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Driveline | Chain, 57/38 Ratio primary drive |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Bore x Stroke | 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Torque | 96.00 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 3500 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 65.71 Horsepower">HP (48.0 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 6000 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Chrome steel laced with whitewall tires |
| Rear brakes diameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. Dual-piston |
| Front brakes diameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. Dual-piston |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 |
| Front tyre | MH90-21 |
| Trail | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 30.1° |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 2.60 litres (0.17 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.95 litres (2.10 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,525 mm (60.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,275 mm (89.6 inches) |
| Seat height | 710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2658 HP/kg |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 251.7 kg (555.0 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 247.2 kg (545.0 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Light | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) |
| Instruments | 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 |
| Color options | Deep Jade Pearl, Black denim, Hard Candy Big Red Flake, Hard Candy Cancun Blue Flake, Hard Candy Quicksilver Flake, Black Quartz |






































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