BMW R 1200R (2009) vs Beta RR 450 Enduro (2009-10) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster (1965-68) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 883C Sportster Custom (2006-07) vs BMW F 650GS (2009) vs BMW R 6 (1937) vs BMW R 60/7 (1976-81)
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| Make: | BMW | Beta | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 1200R | RR 450 Enduro | Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster | Harley Davidson XL 883C Sportster Custom | F 650GS | R 6 | R 60/7 |
| Years: | 2009 | 2009-10 | 1965-68 | 2006-07 | 2009 | 1937 | 1976-81 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder flat twin, side valve | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 448 cc / 27.3 cu in | 882 cc / 53.8 cu-in | 883 cc / 53.9 cub in. | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 600 cc / 36.6 cu in | 599 cc / 36.6 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 95 x 63.4 mm | 76.2 x 96.8 mm | 76.2 x 96.8 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 70 x 78 mm | 73.5 x 70.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 11.95:1 | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 | 6.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K | Keihin FCR-MX 39 | Single 1.625 in., Williston | Electronic Sequential Pot Fuel Injection | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | 2 x Carburetors, type Amal M 75/426/S | 2 x Bing slide carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital engine management | DC-CDI without trembler with variable ignition timing, Kokusan type | Magnetic | Digital CDI | Knock control and oxygen sensors. | Battery ignition | Battery ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric and kick | Kick | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 4 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 4 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain | Belt | Chain | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut | Hydraulic USD fork, Ø 45mm | Cartridge | 39mm Conventional cartridge forks | ∅41mm telescopic fork | Telescopic fork | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable | Monoshock with progressive compound lever | Dual shocks swinging arm fork | Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | Long swinging arm with strut |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc, ABS | Single Ø 240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper | 200mm drum | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers | Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum | ∅200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-ZR 17 | 90/90 - 21 | 3.75-19 | D402F MH90-21 54H | 110/80-R19 | 3.00 x 19" | 3.25 - S19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55-ZR 17 | 140/80 - 18 | 4.25-18 | D401 150/80B16 71H | 140/80-R17 | 3.50 x 19" | 4.00 - S18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 16 L / 4.2 US gal | 15 L / 4.0 US gal | 24 liters / 6.3 US gal |