Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FL 1200 Type 74 Knucklehead (1941) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 900 Sportster (1969-71) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 1100 Sportster Evolution 30th Anniversary (1987)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | Harley Davidson FL 1200 Type 74 Knucklehead | Harley Davidson XLH 900 Sportster | Harley Davidson XLH 1100 Sportster Evolution 30th Anniversary |
| Years: | 1941 | 1969-71 | 1987 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1207 cc / 74 cu-in | 882 cc / 53.8 cu-in | 1101 cc / 67.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86.3 x 101.6 mm / 3.4" X 4" | 76.2 x 96.8 mm | 85.1 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Single Linkert carburetor | Single 1.625 in., Williston | Single 34mm Keihin carb |
| Ignition: | Battery and coil | Magnetic | Electronic |
| Max Power: | 53 hp / 39.5 kW @ 6000 rpm | 65 hp / 47.4 kW @ 6800 rpm | 63 hp / 46.9 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 4 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Springer forks | Cartridge | 35mm Showa tubs diameter 193mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension: | Rigid | Dual shocks swinging arm fork | Dual Showa shocks spring preload adjustable, 76mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 200mm drum | Single 285mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 200mm drum | Single 285mm disc |