A Sportster 1200 Custom has ALWAYS been cool. From its low-slung stance to its forward controls, this bike just screams, “I’m cool, and I don’t care”, but, when they started putting that FAT FRONT TIRE on in 2011, it became a completely different animal. That tire geometry changed everything for this bike. The front end is really planted feeling, and the handling is next level from its predecessor’s 21” front wheel. It looks super bad-a$$ too! This one’s really clean too . . . and ONLY 5,000 miles on the odometer, so you’ve got an entire lifetime ahead of you with this ultra fun motorcycle. Come on down and take it for a spin. You’ll see why WE love Sportsters so much!

2014 Harley-Davidson® Sportster® 1200 Custom

The ultimate wide-shouldered cruiser, featuring optional H-D1™ Factory Customization.

The 2014 Harley-Davidson® Sportster® 1200 Custom XL1200C model is a true Harley® Sportster® custom motorcycle, just a little fatter and a little more custom than the other Sportster® models. The fat front tire wrapped around a 16-inch wheel gives it a cool custom look and offers nimble handling. Stylistic components including new rear lighting, chrome 5-spoke cast wheels, and an old school looking pull-back handlebar give the Sportster® 1200 Custom motorcycle unique H-D® custom style with modern motorcycle functions. A two-up custom seat gives you just enough room to bring a passenger along on your journey. The black powder-coated Evolution® 1200cc Harley® engine is rubber-mounted and air-cooled, featuring aluminum heads and cylinders for a lighter load and electronic fuel injection.

Features may include:

Fat Front End

Leading the way for the 1200 Custom motorcycle is a fat, in-your-face front end. The thick triple clamp and beefy front tire wrapped around a 16-inch 5-spoke chrome cast wheel will not be denied. Take a look and you'll see the true custom character of a Sportster® motorcycle, but just a little fatter and a little more custom.

Pure Harley-Davidson® Styling

Feast your eyes on the 1200cc Evolution® engine and there's no mistaking its roots. This is authentic Harley-Davidson® style through and through with an attention to detail you won't find from any other motorcycle company. Black powder-coated cylinders and cylinder heads are topped off with chrome rocker covers, while chrome pushrods highlight the iconic V-Twin. It's a jewel machined out of metal. Pure. Dripping with power. From the classic edge of the cooling fins to the clean lines of cases and covers—the 1200c Evolution® engine makes an ironclad statement to holding on to what's right and staying true to what satisfies the rider.

New Foundation Brake System

Like riding itself, you can never go too far when it comes to improving a bike’s brakes. This is why for 2014 we gave the brake system of each Sportster model a complete overhaul designed to improve performance, fit and finish. We increased the size of the brake rotors from 292mm to 300mm, and added a more powerful, stylized front caliper with 34mm pistons, and stylized rear caliper to match.

Tach and Gear Indicator Readout

Even though none of us would want to admit it, from time to time, we've all had to kick our shift lever back down to 1 to figure out what gear we were in. This year the Sportster® models get a new speedometer with a gear indicator readout and a tachometer that can be activated by your trip switch. Now you've got all the information you need to keep it in the power band at the touch of a finger.

Michelin® Scorcher™ Tires

Provide the superior performance, sensational grip, impressive durability and excellent handling expected on a race-bred bike. The exclusive deep-cut tread design improves grip and water evacuation capability. Grip performance and durability is also enhanced by the tire's rubber compounds, which use the latest generation of Michelin synthetic polymers. Under the rear rubber, aramid belts are