MV Agusta 850SS America (1977) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic (2007) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special (2010)
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| Make: | MV Agusta | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | 850SS America | Harley Davidson FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic | Harley Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special |
| Years: | 1977 | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve 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 | Four stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 837 cc / 51.0 cu-in | 1584 cc / 96 cu-in | 1247 cc / 76.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 89 x 56 mm | 95.2 x 111.2 mm | 105 x 72 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 | 11.5;1 |
| Induction: | 4x 27mm Dell'Orto carbs | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt | Belt |
| Frame: | Tubular steel, welded, double cradle | Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast and forged junctions, forged fender supports; MIG welded | Steel perimeter upper frame w/hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails, MIG welded |
| Front Suspension: | 38mm Forcelle Italia telescopic forks, preload, rebound damping adjustable. | Black and chrome leading link Forks | Huge 49mm telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual Koni shocks preload adjustable | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over shock | Dual coil over adjustable shock |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 280mm discs | Single 292 mm disc 1 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 280mm disc | Single 292 mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 -18 | D402F MT90B16 72H | 120/70ZR-19 60W |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 -18 | D401 150/80B16 71H | 240/40R-18 79V |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal |