Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster Super Low (2011) vs BMW R 1200ST (2006)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | BMW |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster Super Low | R 1200ST |
| Years: | 2011 | 2006 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 883 cc / 53.9 cub in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76.2 x 96.8 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air/Oil-cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| induction: | Electronic Sequential Pot Fuel Injection | BMW engine management, BMS-K |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Digital engine management |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 68 hp / 50.2 kW @ 4400 rpm | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 73 Nm / 53.8 ft/lb @ 4100 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | System enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 10.407 2nd 7.436 3rd 5.53 4th 4.583 5th 3.93 | 1st 2.28 / 2nd 1.58 / 3rd 1.26 / 4th 1.03 / 5th 0.90 / 6th 0.81:1 |
| Frame: | Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Front Suspension: | 39mm Forks | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 104 mm / 4.09 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload | BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESA |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 38mm piston calipers | 2 x 305 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260mm disc 2 38mm piston calipers | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR-18 59W | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/60 ZR-17 66W | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2215 mm / 87.2 in | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 890 mm / 35.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1220 mm / 48.0 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1500 mm / 59.1 in | 1495 mm / 59.1 in |
| Seat Height: | Laden 648 mm / 25.5 in Unladen 681 mm / 26.8 in | 826 mm - 806 mm / 32.5 in - 31.7 in 780 mm / 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench) |
| Dry Weight: | 234 kg / 536 lbs | 205 kg / 451.9 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 260 kg / 573 lbs | 229 kg / 504.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 gal | 21 Liters / 5.5 US gal |