Ltd/SEi specs


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BiKenG
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Ltd/SEi specs

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Does anyone have the official figures for the power and torque output of the fuel injected models?

I have the figures for the carbureted ones, but see multiple reports of the FI versions having noticeably more 'oomph', but I cannot find any figures to back this up. Were there any figures published that showed this increase in power and/or torque?

Hopefully someone has the original brochure or spec sheet that can confirm either way.

Thanks.


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This is the info I've gleaned off the web:

GL1200 HP 94 HP at 7000 RPM (70 kW)

GL1200 Torque - 77.4 ft-lbs. at 5,500 rpm (105 Nm at 5,500 RPM)

Alternator (3 part system) - stator output at approximately 5500 RPM - 500 watts

Weight in the range of 780 pounds.

Standing 1/4 mile: 13.49 seconds at 97.2 MPH

Top speed in 1/2 mile: 108 MPH

Top speed acceleration: 40 to 60 MPH – 8.2 seconds 60 to 80 MPH – 10.1 seconds

Don't believe there was any difference in the specs between the carb and FI models. If there is, it's miniscule.
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Yes, they look like the standard 1200 specs. I'm not entirely surprised the FI models were the same, but many reports state how much more 'powerful' the FI versions feel. Oh well.

Thanks for getting back to me on that.
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BiKenG wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 10:16 am Yes, they look like the standard 1200 specs. I'm not entirely surprised the FI models were the same, but many reports state how much more 'powerful' the FI versions feel. Oh well.

Thanks for getting back to me on that.
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