Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster (1991-94) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 (2018-19) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster (1988-90) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200S Sportster (1996-97) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster (1965-68) vs Yamaha FZR250 (1988-89) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 1100 Sportster Evolution (1985) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster (1995-98) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 1100 Sportster Limited Liberty Edition (1986) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster (1979) vs BMW R 1250RT Sport (2019)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Harley-Davidson	Harley-Davidson	Harley-Davidson	Harley-Davidson	Harley-Davidson	Yamaha	Harley-Davidson	Harley-Davidson	Harley-Davidson	Harley-Davidson	BMW
Model:	Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster	Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 1200	Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster	Harley Davidson XL 1200S Sportster	Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster	FZR250	Harley Davidson XLH 1100 Sportster Evolution	Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster	Harley Davidson XLH 1100 Sportster Limited Liberty Edition	Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster	R 1250RT Sport
Years:	1991-94	2018-19	1988-90	1996-97	1965-68	1988-89	1985	1995-98	1986	1979	2019
Engine:	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm
Capacity:	1199 cc / 73.2 cub in.	1202 cc / 73.4 cub in.	1199 cc / 73.2 cub in.	1199 cc / 73.1 cu-in	882 cc / 53.8 cu-in	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in	1101 cc / 67.1 cu-in	1199 cc / 73.2 cub in.	1101 cc / 67.1 cu-in	997 cc / 60.8 cu-in	1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	88.8 x 96.8 mm	88.9 x 96.8 mm	88.8 x 96.8 mm	88.8 x 96.8 mm	76.2 x 96.8 mm	48 х 34.5 mm	85.1 x 96.8 mm	88.8 x 96.8 mm	85.1 x 96.8 mm	81.0 x 96.8 mm	102.5 x 76 mm
Cooling System:	Air cooled,	Air cooled	Air cooled,	Air cooled	Air cooled	Liquid cooled	Air cooled	Air cooled,	Air cooled	Air cooled	Liquid / Air cooled
Compression Ratio:	9.0:1	10.0:1	9.0:1	9.0:1	9.0:1	12.0:1	9.0:1	9.0:1	9.0:1	9.0:1	12.5:1
Induction:	Single 40mm CV Keihin semi-flat slide	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Single 40mm CV Keihin semi-flat slide	40mm Keihin carburetor	Single 1.625 in., Williston	MIKUNI BDS2600 carburetor	Single 34mm Keihin carb	Single 40mm CV Keihin semi-flat slide	Single 34mm Keihin carb	Single 34mm Keihin carburetor	Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Kick	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Torque:	84 Nm / 62 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm	99 Nm / 73 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm	84 Nm / 62 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm	87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm	NA	25 Nm / 2 kgf-m @ 11500 rpm	64 lb-ft / 86.7 Nm @ 4000 rpm	84 Nm / 62 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm	64 lb-ft / 86.7 Nm @ 4000 rpm	NA	143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm
Transmission:	5 Speed	5 Speed	4 Speed	5 Speed	4 Speed	6 Speed	4 Speed	5 Speed	4 Speed	4 Speed	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system
Final Drive:	Belt	Belt	Chain	Belt	Chain	Chain	Chain	Belt	Chain	Chain	Shaft
Front Suspension:	39mm Telescopic forks, 175mm (6.9in) wheel travel	39 mm Forks	39mm Telescopic forks, 175mm (6.9in) wheel travel	39mm Telescopic Showa forks, preload , compression and rebound adjustable.	Cartridge	38mm Telescopic forks	35mm Showa tubs diameter 193mm wheel travel.	39mm Telescopic forks, 175mm (6.9in) wheel travel	35mm Showa tubs diameter 193mm wheel travel.	Telehydraulic forks	BMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strut
Rear Suspension:	Dual shocks, preload adjustable, 91mm (3.6in) wheel travel.	Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload	Dual shocks, preload adjustable, 91mm (3.6in) wheel travel.	Dual Showa shocks, preload , compression and rebound adjustable.	Dual shocks swinging arm fork	Monoshock preload adjustable.	Dual Showa shocks spring preload adjustable, 76mm wheel travel.	Dual shocks, preload adjustable, 91mm (3.6in) wheel travel.	Dual Showa shocks spring preload adjustable, 76mm wheel travel.	Dual shocks swinging arm fork	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, continuously adjustable spring preload by means of hand wheel, rebound-stage damping adjustable by hand wheel (Option: Dynamic ESA)
Front Brakes:	Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single 292 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper	200mm drum	Single 320mm disc 4 piston caliper	Single 285mm disc	Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single 285mm disc	Single 285mm disc	2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 292mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper	200mm drum	Single 210mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single 285mm disc	Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 285mm disc	Drum	Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
Front Tyre:	100/90-19	100/90B19 57H	100/90-19	80/90-19	3.75-19	100/80--17	MJ 90-19	100/90-19	MJ 90-19	3.75-19	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre:	130/90-16	150/80B16 77H	130/90-16	130/90-16	4.25-18	120/80-17	MT 90-16	130/90-16	MT 90-16	4.25-18	180/55 ZR17
Fuel Capacity:	7 Litres / 1.8 US gal	12 Litres / 3.3 US gal	7 Litres / 1.8 US gal	12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal	8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal	12 Litres / 3.1 in	8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal	12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal	8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal	7.5 Litres / 1.8 US gal	25 Litres / 6.6 US gal