| MODEL | HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1000-61 XLX 1982 - 1985 |
| Year | 1982 - 1985 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 45° V-twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 998 cc / 60.8 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 81 x 96.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 41.7 kW / 56 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 74 Nm / 55 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | 34 mm Keihin carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 4 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Single 292 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 244 kg / 538 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | MJ90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | MT90-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.5 Litres / 2.25 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 159 km/h / 98.8 mph |
The XLX-61 was a stripped, low-price Sportster named after its 61 cubic inch Ironhead engine. It went without a tachometer, passenger pegs or dual seat, using a solo saddle and peanut tank to bring the price down and the look back to basics. Testers found it friendly and full of character, if stiffly sprung and outpaced by Japanese rivals.
