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Bimota DB8 Biposto (2012-13) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster (1983-85)

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Make: Bimota Harley-Davidson
Model: DB8 Biposto Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster
Years: 2012-13 1983-85
Engine: Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder, Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1198 cc / 73.1 cub. in. 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 106 x 67.9 mm 81.0 x 96.8 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.7:1 9.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled Air cooled
Induction: Electrically controlled gasoline injection and φ60mm throttle body Single 34mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition: Magneti Marelli Electronic
Starting: Electric Electric
Max Power: 170 hp / 125 kW @ 9750 rpm 57 hp / 41.6 kW @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque: 131,4 Nm / 13,4 kg-m / 96.9 lb-ft. @ 8000 rpm NA
Transmission: 6 Speed 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain Chain
Front Suspension: Marzocchi USD forks DLC fully adjustable 35mm Showa tubs diameter 193mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension: Extreme Tech Monoshock fully adjustable Dual Showa shocks spring preload adjustable, 76mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm / 12.6 in Brembo floating discs 4 pistons radial Brembo calipers, radial pumps Single 285mm disc
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm / 8.7 in. floating disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper Single 285mm disc
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17 MJ 90-19
Rear Tyre: 190/55 ZR17 MT 90-19
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal