Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2009 Harley Davidson XR1200. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Back in 2008, Harley-Davidson released the XR1200, a bike that eschewed the brand’s usual flash and filigree in favor of honest, corner-carving performance. At the time, Cycle World called it “without a doubt the best-handling production Harley to date.” With beefy inverted forks, dual front discs, a large under-tank airbox, and precision oil-cooled heads, it had all the makings of a real rider — not some parking lot prop.
And yet, motorcyclists here in the United States had to watch while those in Europe got to enjoy the fruits of Milwaukee’s labors. There simply didn’t seem to be enough market demand to justify bringing a sporty standard to American showrooms.
Eventually, Harley did quell the vitriol by releasing the XR stateside for a short-lived one year run (it was later replaced by the XR1200X). Power came from a highly-tuned 1200cc V-Twin good for some 91hp and 73lb-ft of torque — considerably more output than the XL1200, though not the only party trick the XR had up its sleeve. Cycle World says it best in their review: “It only took a few to realize that the XR1200 is without a doubt the best-handling production Harley to date.”
This example is VIN: 1HD1LA6179K434966. The seller purchased the bike two and a half years ago from a private party and states, “I’m sad to be selling this beloved adventure companion that’s taken me to San Francisco, Arizona, Yosemite, and Vegas without any issues. However, I’m no longer riding it as regularly as it deserves to and hope its next rider will enjoy it as much as I did.”
The odometer shows 82,563 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Standard maintenance (fluid checks, oil change) every 3,000 miles. Top-end rebuild was done 1,400 miles ago and was professionally done by Lucky Wheels Garage in Los Angeles:
In preparation for this listing, the seller had us replace the front brake pads. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Tire Year Front/ Rear: 0623/3621
Tire % Front/ Rear: 80/60
Tire Press Front/ Rear: 32/36
Brake % Front/ Rear : NEW/80
Front Hydraulic fluid: OK BUT LOW
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: CABLE
Oil: LEVEL OK/AGE UNKNOWN
Coolant: AIR
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Turn: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Kill: OK
Horn: OK
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: BELT AGE UNKNOWN
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.6
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.1
Notes:
• BIKE RUNS
• FT BRAKE FLUID LOW
• OIL LOW AND DARK
• DRIVE BELT AGE UNKNOWN
• OIL SEEPAGE FROM PRIMARY COVER
• OIL SEEPING FROM OIL TANK LINES
• OIL COOLER BENT W/BENT FINS
Modifications:
SuperTrapp exhaust.
Bitubo rear shocks.
Under bar mirrors.
Corbin seat.
It is riding on Michelin Road 6 tires with date codes of 3621 and 0623.
The sale includes two keys and a windshield.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Harley-Davidson is offered on a clean California title with registration current through April 2025.
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