Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 1100 Sportster Evolution (1986) vs BMW R 45 (1980-) vs AJS Model E1 / E2 (1925)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | BMW | AJS |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XLH 1100 Sportster Evolution | R 45 | Model E1 / E2 |
| Years: | 1986 | 1980- | 1925 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | V-twin, side valve, detachable head, aluminium pistons |
| Capacity: | 1101 cc / 67.1 cu-in | 453 cc / 27.6 cu in. | 799 cc / 48.8 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 85.1 x 96.8 mm | 70 x 61.5 mm | 74 x 93 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Single 34mm Keihin carb | 2 x Bing V65 carburetors | Binks carburetor |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Bosch contact free electronic ignition | Enclosed Lucas magneto, handlebar control |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 63 hp / 46.9 kW @ 6000 rpm | 20 kW / 27 hp @ 7250 rpm | 5.96 kW / 7.99 hp |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 5 Speed | 3-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 35mm Showa tubs diameter 193mm wheel travel. | Telescopic hydraulic forks | Rigid |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual Showa shocks spring preload adjustable, 76mm wheel travel. | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Front Brakes: | Single 285mm disc | 2 x 260mm Disc, 2 piston caliper. | Internal expanding drum, operated by right foot pedal |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 285mm disc | Single 200mm drum | Internal expanding drum, operated by left foot pedal |
| Front Tyre: | MJ 90-19 | 1.85 - B18 | 700 x 80 mm, Dunlop Cord Heavy Non-skid |
| Rear Tyre: | MT 90-16 | 2.50 - B18 | 700 x 80 mm, Dunlop Cord Heavy Non-skid |
| Fuel Capacity: | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 10.2 L / 2.7 US gal |