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Elimination of the transmission trap door, new shape hamcan, Exhaust balance pipe moved from running under the air filter and disguised and hidden behind the silencers to show more of engine, new smoother style oil tank right side panel with push and turn filler/dipstick, and the previously exposed battery is now enclosed in a matching side panel on the leftĢ005 Enlarged rear axle to 1 inch (25.4 mm) for increased stability.Ģ006 New XR1200 is announced at Intermot in Cologne, Germany. (I personally own an '03, for the reasons laid out.)ġ986 "Evolution" engine introduced in 883 cc and 1,100 cc sizes.ġ988 1200 cc engine replaces 1,100 cc engine.ġ988 Constant velocity carburetor replaces butterfly carburetor.ġ991 Five-speed transmission replaces four-speed.ġ991 Belt drive replaces chain drive on 883 Deluxe and all 1200 models.ġ993 Belt drive made standard on all Sportsters.ġ994 Improved oil tank, battery tray, and clutch made standard.ġ994 New electrical system with sealed connectors.ġ995 Speedometer is now electronic, not mechanical.ġ998 XL1200S gets dual spark plug heads and high performance camsĢ000 Introduced sealed wheel bearings and updated four-piston brake calipers.Ģ003 Last year for the frame mounted Evolution engine.Ģ004 All-new frame including rubber-mounted engine for decreased vibration. If you're super picky, 00-03 could be the 'best', because the better brakes and maintenance-free wheel bearings came out in '00. The 'best' years IMO are 94-03, because the post-03 tranny setup is harder to work on, and I like the 5 speed that came out in 91. 1994 is when they got more waterproof, but that's not as big of a deal as it sounds. Anything after 91 is what I aim for, because 5-speed.