| MODEL | HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1000 XLCH 1975 - 1977 |
| Year | 1975 - 1977 |
| Engine Type | Air-cooled 45° V-twin, Ironhead, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 997 cc / 60.8 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 81 x 96.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 41.6 kW / 57 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 81 Nm / 60 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | 38 mm Keihin carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Gear Box | 4-speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, 175 mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with dual shocks, 100 mm travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 292 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 203 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 244 kg / 537 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | — |
| Rear Tyre | — |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
From 1975 US rules required the gear lever on the left, and with no time to re-engineer the gearbox, Harley fitted the XL models with a long cross-over linkage from the right-side shaft to a left-foot pedal. A quieter exhaust followed for 1977 to meet noise regulations. The XLCH otherwise remained the kick-start, small-tank Sportster alongside the electric-start XLH.
