Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster (1991-94) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 883R Sportster (2006-07) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster (1999-02) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 (2018-19)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster | Harley Davidson XL 883R Sportster | Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster | Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 |
| Years: | 1991-94 | 2006-07 | 1999-02 | 2018-19 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Evolution® Valve Train Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, two 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. | 883 cc / 53.8 cu-in | 1199 cc / 73.2 cub in. | 1202 cc / 73.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 76.2 x 96.8 mm | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 88.9 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled, | Air cooled | Air cooled, | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | Single 40mm CV Keihin semi-flat slide | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Carburetor | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Inductive, battery-powered,V Fire III™ electronic breakerless with solid-state dual stage advance | Digital CDI | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 84 Nm / 62 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 74.6 Nm / 55 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 87 Nm / 64 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm | 99 Nm / 73 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Belt | Belt | Belt |
| Frame: | Double cradle steel, box section steel swingarm. | Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded | Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded |
| Front Suspension: | 39mm Telescopic forks, 175mm (6.9in) wheel travel | 39mm Telescopic forks | 39mm Forks | 39 mm Forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, preload adjustable, 91mm (3.6in) wheel travel. | Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable | Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload | Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 292mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 292 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers | Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 57H | 100/90-19 | 100/90B19 57H |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 150/80B16 71H | 130/90-16 | 150/80B16 77H |
| Fuel Capacity: | 7 Litres / 1.8 US gal | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.3 US gal |