Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom (2018-19) vs Triumph Scrambler (2013) vs Triumph Bonneville (2015) vs Triumph Speed Twin 500 (1959-63)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Triumph | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom | Scrambler | Bonneville | Speed Twin 500 |
| Years: | 2018-19 | 2013 | 2015 | 1959-63 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 360° firing interval | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV |
| Capacity: | 1199 cc / 73.2 cub in | 865 cc / 52.8 cu in | 865 cc / 52.8 cub in. | 490 cc / 29.9 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 90 x 68 mm | 90 x 68 mm | 63 x 80 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air-cooled | Air-cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI | Multipoint Sequential Fuel injection with SAI | Single Amal carburetor 15/16" |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Digital – inductive type | Digital | 6 V magnetic flywheel |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 4 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Belt | X-ring chain | Chain, X-ring | Chain |
| Frame: | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded | Tubular steel cradle | Tubular steel cradle, swing arm: twin-sided, tubular steel | Singe tube frame |
| Front Suspension: | 39 mm fork | 41mm Telescopic forks | 41mm Kayaba telescopic forks | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Coil-over, preload dual-adjustable | Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload | Kayaba chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload | 1947-1954 sprung hub, after 1954 Swingarm with two shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston caliper | Single 310 mm disc, Nissen 2 piston floating caliper | Single 310 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating calipers | Drum, 7 in SLS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston caliper | Single 255 mm disc, Nissen 2 piston floating caliper | Single 255 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating calipers | Drum, 7 in SLS |
| Front Tyre: | D402F MH90-21 54H | 100/90 -19 | 110/70 R17 | 3.25 - 19, Dunlop Universal |
| Rear Tyre: | D401 150/80B16 71H | 130/80 -17 | 130/80 R17 | 3.50 - 19, Dunlop Universal |
| Wheelbase: | 1520 / 59.8 in | 1500mm / 59.0in | 1490 mm / 58.7 in | 1372 mm / 54 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 16.6 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 gal / 3.5 Imp gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |