Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200V Seventy Two (2012-13) vs BMW K1 (1991-92) vs BMW R 1200R (2009) vs BMW K 1300 S (2009) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster (1965-68) vs Beta RR 525 Enduro (2011-12) vs BMW F 650GS (2009) vs AJS NAC 12 (2012-14) vs Moto Guzzi V 11 Sport Scura (2001) vs BMW G 650GS (2009) vs BMW R 6 (1937) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom (2016-17) vs BMW K1600B Bagger (2017-18) vs BMW R 60 (1956-60) vs Beta RR 125 Motard (2011-13) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster (2007-08) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic (2010)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | BMW | BMW | BMW | Harley-Davidson | Beta | BMW | AJS | Moto Guzzi | BMW | BMW | Harley-Davidson | BMW | BMW | Beta | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XL 1200V Seventy Two | K1 | R 1200R | K 1300 S | Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster | RR 525 Enduro | F 650GS | NAC 12 | V 11 Sport Scura | G 650GS | R 6 | Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom | K1600B Bagger | R 60 | RR 125 Motard | Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster | Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic |
| Years: | 2012-13 | 1991-92 | 2009 | 2009 | 1965-68 | 2011-12 | 2009 | 2012-14 | 2001 | 2009 | 1937 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 1956-60 | 2011-13 | 2007-08 | 2010 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four-stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, 4 valve | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Twin cylinder, 4 stroke | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder flat twin, side valve | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC | Fur stroke, 45° V-Twin Evolution® Valve Train Pushrod-operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 96 vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1199 cc / 73.2 cub in. | 987 cc / 60.2 cu in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. | 882 cc / 53.8 cu-in | 510 cc / 31.1 cu in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 124 cc / 7.6 cub in | 1064 cc / 64.9 cu-in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 600 cc / 36.6 cu in | 1199 cc / 73.2 cub in | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 594 cc / 36.2 cu in. | 123 cc / 7.5 cu in | 1199 cc / 73.2 cu-in | 1584 cc / 96 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 67 x 70 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in | 76.2 x 96.8 mm | 95 x 72 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 44 x 40 mm | 92 x 80 mm | 100 x 83 mm | 70 x 78 mm | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 72 x 67.5 mm | 72 x 73 mm | 54 x 54 mm | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 95.2 x 111.2 mm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 4 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5-Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 4 Speed | 5 Speed | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut | 4 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain | Shaft | Chain | Shaft | Belt | Shaft | Shaft | Chain | Belt | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | 39mm Forks | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut | BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system | Cartridge | Hydraulic USD fork, Ø45 mm | ∅41mm telescopic fork | Telescopic forks | 40mm Marzocchi upside-down forks, adjustable compression | ∅41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | Telescopic fork | 39 mm fork | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | Telescopic hydraulic forks | Hydraulic forks, Ø 41mm | 39mm Forks | 41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers |
| Rear Suspension: | Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload | Monolayer swinging arm | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment | Dual shocks swinging arm fork | Monoshock with progressive compound lever, 300mm wheel travel | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | Twin rear shocks | Cantilever swingarm, Sachs Boge mono shock, adjustable compression and rebound damping | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable. | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | Coil-over, preload dual-adjustable | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | Long swinging arm with strut. 125mm wheel travel | Single shock, adjustable spring preload | Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over shock |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers | Single 285mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc, ABS | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 200mm drum | Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single disc | Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum | Single 300 mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston caliper | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum | Single Ø 220 mm disc | Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | D402F MH90-21 54H | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.75-19 | 90/90 - 21 | 110/80-R19 | 100/80-17 | 120/70-17 | 100/90-19 | 3.00 x 19" | D402F MH90-21 54H | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.50 - S18 | 110/80 - 17 | 100/90B19 57H | MT90B16 72H |
| Rear Tyre: | D401 150/80B16 71H | 160/60 ZR18 | 180/55-ZR 17 | 190/55 ZR17 | 4.25-18 | 140/80 -18 | 140/80-R17 | 130/70-17 | 180/55-17 | 130/80-17 | 3.50 x 19" | D401 150/80B16 71H | 190/55 ZR17 | 3.50 - S18 | 130/80 - 17 | 150/80B16 77H | 150/80B16 71H |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.7 Litres / 2.1 US gal | 22 L / 5.8 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal | 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal | 16 L / 4.2 US gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 15 L / 4.0 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 17 liters / 4.49 US gal | 5.7 L / 1.5 US gal | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal | 18 9 Litres / 5.0 US gal |