Piaggio X8 250 (2006-07) vs Kawasaki Zephyr 1100RS / ZR 1100RS (1997) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200L Sportster Low (2010-11)
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| Make: | Piaggio | Kawasaki | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | X8 250 | Zephyr 1100RS / ZR 1100RS | Harley Davidson XL 1200L Sportster Low |
| Years: | 2006-07 | 1997 | 2010-11 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Fur stroke, 45° V-Twin Evolution® Valve Train Pushrod-operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 244.3 cc / 14.9 cub in. | 1062 cc / 64.8 cu-in | 1199 cc / 73.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 mm x 60 mm | 73.5 x 62.6 mm | 88.8 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Ignition: | Inductive | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 20.2 Nm / 2.06 kgf-m / 14.9 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm | 89 Nm / 9 kg-m @ 7000 rpm | 107.3 Nm / 79 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Transmission: | CVT, twist and go | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain | Belt |
| Clutch: | Automatic, centrifugal, dry | Wet, multiple discs | Wet 9-plate |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual, preload adjustable shocks | Dual shocks adjustable preload and compression rebound damping | Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload chocs |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc, 260 mm, 2-piston | 2x 310mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc, 240 mm , 2-piston | Single 240mm disc 2piston caliper | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 - 14 in. | 120/70-18 | 100/90-19 57H |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70 - 12 in. | 160/70-17 | 150/80B16 71H |
| Frame: | Double cradle, high strength tubular steel | Steel, Single cradle frame | Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2070 mm / 81.5 in Width: 760 mm / 29.9 in. | Length 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width 755 mm / 29.7 in Height 1095 mm / 43.1 in | Length 2263.1 mm / 89.1 in Width 894.1 mm / 35.2 in Height 1188.7 mm / 46.8 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1490 mm / 58.7 in. | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1516 mm / 59.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 785 mm / 30.9 in. | 795 mm / 31.2 in | Laden 668. mm / 26.30 in. Unladen 711.2 mm / 28.0 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 171 kg / 377 lbs | 243 kg / 535.7 in | 257 kg / 557 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 L / 3.2 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |