Finally, we, too, the Americans, will now have the XR1200X. It’s the first release of Harley’s 2011 models and it’s slated to hit dealers by this August.The X model trades the XR1200’s 43mm non-adjustable inverted fork for Showa’s fully adjustable 43mm Big Piston Fork, first seen in wide release on the ’09 ZX-6R. Also swapped out are the fairly basic twin coil-over shocks in favour of fully adjustable 36mm Showa shocks.
The spirited 1200cc Sportster engine in the X model gets the black-out treatment, as does the dual upswept exhaust system that’s reminiscent of the XR750’s high pipes. The XR1200’s engine and exhaust were finished in a silvery color. Orange pinstripes for the three-spoke cast aluminium wheels round out the cosmetic updates.
