Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200S Sportster (1998-00) vs Honda VFR 800Fi (1998)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Honda |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XL 1200S Sportster | VFR 800Fi |
| Years: | 1998-00 | 1998 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1199 cc / 73.1 cu-in | 781.7 cc / 47.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 72 x 48 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 11.6 1 |
| Induction: | 40mm Keihin carburetor | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition /: | Digital | Digital transistorized with electronic advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 58.5 hp / 42.6 kW @ 5200 rpm | 110 hp / 81 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm | 82 Nm / 60.4 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | #530 O-ring-sealed chain |
| Front Suspension: | 39mm Telescopic Showa forks, preload , compression and rebound adjustable. | 41mm H.M.A.S. cartridge-type telescopic fork with preload adjustable damper |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual Showa shocks, preload , compression and rebound adjustable. | Pro arm mono arm system incorporating stepless rebound-adjustable gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper with pro-link |
| Front Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 296mm discs 3 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 256mm disc 3 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 80/90-19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dry Weight: | 240 kg / 529 lbs | 208 kg / 458.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal |