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)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster | Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 | Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster |
| Years: | 1991-94 | 2018-19 | 1988-90 |
| 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. |
| Capacity: | 1199 cc / 73.2 cub in. | 1202 cc / 73.4 cub in. | 1199 cc / 73.2 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 88.9 x 96.8 mm | 88.8 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled, | Air cooled | Air cooled, |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Single 40mm CV Keihin semi-flat slide | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Single 40mm CV Keihin semi-flat slide |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Digital CDI | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 84 Nm / 62 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 99 Nm / 73 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 84 Nm / 62 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Double cradle steel, box section steel swingarm. | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded | Double cradle steel, box section steel swingarm. |
| Front Suspension: | 39mm Telescopic forks, 175mm (6.9in) wheel travel | 39 mm Forks | 39mm Telescopic forks, 175mm (6.9in) wheel travel |
| 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. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 292 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 | 100/90B19 57H | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 150/80B16 77H | 130/90-16 |
| Wet Weight: | 226.0 kg / 498.2 lbs | 256 kg / 564 lbs | 226.0 kg / 498.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 7 Litres / 1.8 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.3 US gal | 7 Litres / 1.8 US gal |