Reviewed on March 2, 2001. Motorcycle reviewed 2000 Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom. 5.0. This is a bike that likes to cruise. It is no top end rocket but the rumble and the ride more than make up for the lack of top end speed. This bike really responds to the throtlle and from 0 to 100 it is a rush. Wed, 22 Sep 2010. The Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Low has had its seat dropped in order to make it appeal to those of a lower disposition. Non-vertically challenged Grant picks the short straw. A good introduction to the Harley lifestyle. Uncomfortable to ride. 71 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Jun 20, 2012. I have a friend that purchased a used 2005 Sportster from a HD dealer. At the time of purchase he bought a 4 year extended warranty. The bike was giving him trouble spitting and sputting so he took it back for repairs. They told him the carb needed to be rejetted because it had Screaming Eagle pipes. Drivetrain. Not much has changed with the Sportster’s 1200 cc Evolution engine, but that’s not a bad thing. Harley’s fuel injection mapping is spot-on in all conditions from cold-starts to 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow Review. Choosing the SuperLow as the base motorcycle for the 1200T meant that the Sportster’s Evolution engine would be the powerplant. The 1200 V-Twin engine has a long history with Harley and is a fairly well-known quantity. 2003 Harley-Davidson XL 1200S Sportster 1200 Sport. 5.0. I give this bike an excellent rating. Plenty of power and torque when you need it and very agile in slow manuvers and excellent cornering at high speeds on the twisties. At 70 mph a quick twist of the throttle will instantaneously get me at 90-95 mph with plenty of ponies remaining. At least once a month, check the lights of your Harley to ensure that your bulbs are in good working order. 5. Fuel System Failures. Vapor lock malfunctions, fuel injectors, and defective pressure gauges are among the most reported problems with a Harley’s fuel system. These problems can be costly and difficult to repair. All of this amounts to praising with faint damns. The 2022 Harley-Davidson Sportster S is the most modern, most appealing, most youth-focused bike the firm has made since Elvis got cut off from the waist down. If you’re in the market for something like a Yamaha XSR900, strongly consider this bike instead. ovg0.