Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200R Sportster Roadster (2004-05) vs BMW K 1200S (2005-06)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | BMW |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XL 1200R Sportster Roadster | K 1200S |
| Years: | 2004-05 | 2005-06 |
| Engine: | Fur stroke, 45° V-Twin Evolution® Valve Train Pushrod-operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1199 cc / 73.2 cu-in | 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 79 X 59 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.7:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Injection |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 107.3 Nm / 79 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 129 Nm / 13.2 kgf-m / 95.4 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Shaft |
| Frame: | Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded | Bridging frame, die-cast aluminium, load bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | 39mm Forks | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut |
| Rear Suspension: | Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload | BMW Paralever with progressive damping single shock absorber, remotely adjustable for preload and rebound |
| Front Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 57H | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/80B16 71H | 190/50-17 |
| Seat Height: | Laden2 713.7 mm / 28.1 in Unladen 759.5 mm / 29.9 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 256 kg / 565 lbs | 248 kg / 547 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal | 19 L / 5.0 US gal |