2007Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom

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The 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom is a rubber-mounted Sportster with custom styling. Its air-cooled 1,202cc V-twin makes 66 hp and 107 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and belt drive. A low 673 mm seat, 267 kg wet weight and 17-litre tank make it comfortable and accessible.

Capacity: 1202.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 255.0 kg
Seat height: 673 mm
Power: 66.0 HP (48.5 kW)

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What’s new for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom

vs the 2006

Spec	2006	2007
Power	58.0 HP (42.7 kW)	66.0 HP (48.5 kW)
Dry weight	251.0 kg (553.4 pounds)	255.0 kg (562.2 pounds)
Wet weight	261.0 kg (575.4 pounds)	267.0 kg (588.6 pounds)
Compression	9.0:1	9.7:1

Other years 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering35%

City riding55%

Daily riding60%

Touring45%

Two-up40%

Track10%

Best for: Built for relaxed boulevard cruising, weekend rides, and showing off classic custom styling rather than for speed or sport riding.
Built for: A laid-back, torque-driven cruiser with the classic thump of an air-cooled Evolution V-twin, prioritizing style, sound, and cruising comfort over agility or acceleration.
Not ideal for: Not for riders seeking sharp cornering ability, high-speed touring comfort, or any kind of off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 673mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1202.0 ccm
Power: 66.0 HP (48.5 kW)
Torque: 107.0 Nm (10.9 kgf-m) @ 3500 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2588 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 88.9 x 96.8 mm
Compression: 9.7:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 2
Lubrication system: Dry sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Performance

Top speed: 172.0 km/h (106.9 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1534 mm
Overall length: 2235 mm
Seat height: 673 mm
Dry weight: 255.0 kg
Wet weight: 267.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Ground clearance: 159 mm
Oil capacity: 2.60 litres

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Twin shocks
Front wheel travel: 104 mm
Rear wheel travel: 54 mm
Rake (fork angle): 30.0°
Trail: 107 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 292 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 292 mm
Front tyre: 130/90-B16
Rear tyre: 150/80-B16

Specs last verified against published sources: September 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1996	2002	2007	2008	2013	2019
Capacity	1199 cc	1199 cc	1202 cc	1202 cc	1202 cc	1202 cc
Dry weight	222 kg	223 kg	255 kg	255 kg	251 kg	255 kg
Seat height	689 mm	700 mm	673 mm	673 mm	676 mm	725 mm
Fuel capacity	12.5 L	12.5 L	17 L	17 L	17 L	17 L