HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sportster 1000 1979-1980

The 1980 Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 997cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerplant that was paired to a four-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can reach a maximum power output of 55 horsepower at 5800 rpm. Standard features include a chromed, staggered, dual shorty exhaust system, an one-piece, two-up seat, laced wheels, a 35mm Showa telescopic fork, dual adjustable Showa shock absorbers as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a blacked-out, steel frame, analogue instrumentation dials, beach handlebars and a small, round headlight.