1986-1988

____1986 XL 883 Sportster____

Production   8,045

Power plant  55 CI V-twin, 4-speed

Features       New evolution engine

A new 883cc Sportster was introduced in the summer of 1985 boasting an astonishing $ 3,995 retail price tag, a reduction of over $700. It featured a newly engineered "evolution" power plant with aluminum cylinder heads and self-adjusting valve lifters.  

____1986 XLH-1100 Sportster____

Production  3084

Power plant  66 CI V-twin, 4-speed

Features      Largest displacement XL                    

The 1986 XLH-1100 with it's brand new "Evolution" engine, was the largest Sportster in history. In addition to a completely re-engineered power plant, the big XL retained it's traditional styling. By 1986, more than 1/4 million Sportsters had been made.

____1987 FXLR Low Rider Custom____

Production   3,221

Power plant   80 CI V-twin, 5-speed

Features      Special styling

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the original 1977 FXS Low Rider, a new model was created. It continued the philosophy of the Low Rider with custom styling features, and was the only FXR-series Harley to have a 21-inch front wheel.

____1987 XL883 Hugger____

Production   2,106

Power plant   55 CI V-twin, 4-speed

Features       Low seat height

This road-hugger Harley got it's name from it's low seat height. Harley engineers were able to lower the riders seat height by nearly 2 inches. This combined with it's "Buckhorn" handlebar, made it a very popular bike.

____1987 FLHS Electra Glide Sport____

Production   1,054

Power plant   80 CI V-twin, 5-speed80 CI V-twin, 5-speed

Features       Sport version

The FLHS Sport is essentially a full-featured touring bike without the fairing and trunk. It featured a nacelle mounted headlamp and windshield. The machines rudimentary design approach and lighter handling made it popular with riders who like things simple.

____1988 FXSTS Softail Springer Anniversary____

Production  1,356

Power plant  80 ci V-twin, 5 speed

Features       "Springer" fork and 85 anniversary graphics

Introduced in mid 1988, the FXSTS featured a front fork, engineered to look like a 1948 "Springer" front end with all the performance of a modern-era fork. The graphics commemorates Harley-Davidsons 85th anniversary

___1988 XL-1200 Sportster___

Production  3,546

Power plant  74 ci V-twin, 4 speed

Features       1200 cc engine

An enlarged engine with a new constant-velocity carburetor produced 10 percent  more horsepower than the former 1100cc model. The 1200 model featured significantly upgraded appointments, such as a tachometer and two-tone paint.

____1988 FLHTC Electra Glide Classic____

Production   3,876

Power plant   80 ci V-twin, 5-speed

Features         upgraded seating

The 1988 Electra Glide featured improved rider and passenger accommodations. With it's new, more comfortable seat passenger backrest, and optional rider backrest, this machine set new standards for comfort. Only 195 sidecar models were made.