Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster (1991-94) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 (2018-19) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster (1988-90) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200S Sportster (1996-97) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster (1965-68)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster | Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 | Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster | Harley Davidson XL 1200S Sportster | Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster |
| Years: | 1991-94 | 2018-19 | 1988-90 | 1996-97 | 1965-68 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1199 cc / 73.2 cub in. | 1202 cc / 73.4 cub in. | 1199 cc / 73.2 cub in. | 1199 cc / 73.1 cu-in | 882 cc / 53.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 88.9 x 96.8 mm | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 76.2 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled, | Air cooled | Air cooled, | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Single 40mm CV Keihin semi-flat slide | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Single 40mm CV Keihin semi-flat slide | 40mm Keihin carburetor | Single 1.625 in., Williston |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Digital CDI | Digital CDI | Digital | Magnetic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Max Torque: | 84 Nm / 62 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 99 Nm / 73 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 84 Nm / 62 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm | NA |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 4 Speed | 5 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Belt | Chain | Belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 39mm Telescopic forks, 175mm (6.9in) wheel travel | 39 mm Forks | 39mm Telescopic forks, 175mm (6.9in) wheel travel | 39mm Telescopic Showa forks, preload , compression and rebound adjustable. | Cartridge |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, preload adjustable, 91mm (3.6in) wheel travel. | Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload | Dual shocks, preload adjustable, 91mm (3.6in) wheel travel. | Dual Showa shocks, preload , compression and rebound adjustable. | Dual shocks swinging arm fork |
| Front Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 292 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper | 200mm drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper | 200mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 | 100/90B19 57H | 100/90-19 | 80/90-19 | 3.75-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 150/80B16 77H | 130/90-16 | 130/90-16 | 4.25-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 7 Litres / 1.8 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.3 US gal | 7 Litres / 1.8 US gal | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal |