Can you put a Sportster tank on a Softail?

Considerring the angle of the tank on the softail frame, you will lose capacity unless you modify the tank to place the petcock closer to the rear of the tank. Sportster petcocks are at the center of the tank… with the tank propped up on an angle, you will loose all of the tank capacity behind the percock!!!

How many gallons is a stock Sportster tank?

Tank has a fuel capacity of 3.2 gallons.

Is a Sportster a Softail?

Softails have more motor, but Sportsters are lighter and more agile. Some people shy away from Sportsters because while they love the look, sound, and ride, others tell them Sportsters are only a beginner bike, or that they’ll be sorry and want to upgrade within a year.

How far can a Harley go on a tank of gas?

Harleys with 4.7 – 5 gallon tanks can travel between 130 – 160 miles on a full tank of gas. For those that went on to about 160 miles before refilling, the fuel tank gauge would be extremely low, and the bike about to die. This means that 160 miles and above on a Harley is pretty good mileage.

How big is a Sportster tank?

4.5 gallons
Featuring the radical styling of the Sportster Custom motorcycle, this large fuel tank holds up to 4.5 gallons of fuel. Great for cross-country cruising, the tank is formed and painted as only Harley-Davidson can.

Why is the Sportster called a girls bike?

Among the Harley community, the Sportster is generally and derogatorily called a “girl’s bike” because it’s the smallest of the three Harley engine families: Sportster; “Big Twin” and V-Rod. And indeed, a lot of the women who buy Harleys do ride Sportsters.

How big is a Sportster gas tank?

Featuring the radical styling of the Sportster Custom motorcycle, this large fuel tank holds up to 4.5 gallons of fuel. Great for cross-country cruising, the tank is formed and painted as only Harley-Davidson can.

How fast does a Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 go?

Middleweight Motorcycles: Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom

SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel mileage: 36 mpg
0-60 mph: 4.2 sec.
1/4-mile: 12.93 sec. @ 102.22 mph
Top speed: 118 mph

Whats the biggest tank you can put on a Sportster?

Harley-Davidson® Large Capacity Sportster Fuel Tanks. Featuring the radical styling of the Sportster Custom motorcycle, this large fuel tank holds up to 4.5 gallons of fuel.