BMW R 1200RT LC (2016) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic (2009) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic (2016-17)
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| Make: | BMW | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | R 1200RT LC | Harley Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic | Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic |
| Years: | 2016 | 2009 | 2016-17 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, Twin Cam 103™ Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters: two valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-Twin, 'Twin Cam 103B' |
| Capacity: | 1170, 71.4 co in | 1690 cc / 103.1 cub in. | 1690cc / 103.1 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 98.4 x 111.1 mm | 98.4 x 111.1 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air/water cooled | Air cooled, |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Induction: | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Ignition: | Digital engine management | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 138 Nm / 14.1 kgf-m / 101.8 ft/lb / @ 3750 rpm | 130 Nm / 133 kgf-m / 95.9 ft/lbs @ 3000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Belt | Belt |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:1 | 1st 10.537 / 2nd 7.303 / 3rd 5.423 / 4th 4.392 / 5th 3.741 / 6th 3.157:1 | 1st: 9.311 / 2nd: 6.454 / 3rd: 4.793 / 4th: 3.882 / 5th: 3.307 / 6th: 2.79:1 |
| Frame: | Tubular steel frame, engine load-bearing | Mild steel, square-section backbone with twin downtubes Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections with plate junctions; MIG welded | Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast and forged junctions, forged fender supports; MIG welded |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Telelever | 41.3 mm telescopic, triple-circuit damping, | 41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers |
| Rear Suspension: | BMW EVO Paralever | Air-adjustable | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over shock |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers | 2 x 300mm disc, 4 piston caliper | Single 292 mm disc, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2 x 229mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 292 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | MT90B16 72H | MT90B16 72H |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/60 ZR17 | 2x P205/65R15 | MU85B16 77H |
| Dimensions: | Length 2222 mm / 87.5 in Width 983 mm / 38.7 in Height 1417 mm / 55.7 in | Length 2670 mm / 105.1 in | Length 2405 mm / 94.6 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1485 mm / 58.5 in | 1670 mm / 65.8 in. | 1635 mm / 64.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 805 mm / 31.5 in - 825 mm / 32.5 in (SA: 830mm / 850mm or 760mm / 780mm) | Unladen 720 mm / 28.3 in | Unladen 690 mm / 27.1 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 221 kg / 487 lbs | 545 kg / 1202 lbs | 333.0 kg / 734 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 274 kg / 604 lbs | 560 kg / 1235 lbs | 347.0 kg / 763 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 25 Liters / US 6.6 gal | 22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal |