| MODEL | HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1000 XLH 75 ANNIVERSARY 1978 |
| Year | 1978 |
| Engine Type | Air-cooled 45° V-twin, Ironhead, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 997 cc / 60.8 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 81.0 x 96.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 41.6 kW / 57 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | Single 34 mm Keihin carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 4-speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with dual shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes | Single 285 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 231 kg / 509 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.75-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.25-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.5 Litres / 1.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
Harley-Davidson marked 75 years of continuous production in 1978 with several commemorative editions, and this XLH 1000 was the Sportster version. It was finished in black with gold trim and anniversary detailing and had a leather-covered seat. Under the paint it was the regular electric-start XLH 1000.
