BMW K 1300 S (2009) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster (1991-94) vs Aprilia SL 750 Shiver (2009)
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| Make: | BMW | Harley-Davidson | Aprilia |
| Model: | K 1300 S | Harley Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster | SL 750 Shiver |
| Years: | 2009 | 1991-94 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, longitudinal 90°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. | 1199 cc / 73.2 cub in. | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 92 x 56.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.0:1 | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled, | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) | Single 40mm CV Keihin semi-flat slide | Integrated engine management system. Injection with Ride by Wire technology control of the throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Digital CDI | Digital electronic, integrated with the injection, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm | 50.4 hp / 37.5 kW @ 6000 rpm | 69.3 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 84 Nm / 62 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 81 Nm / 8.25 kgf-m / 59.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Belt | Chain Transmission ratio: 16/44 |
| Frame: | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine | Double cradle steel, box section steel swingarm. | Dismountable steel trellis connected with high strength bolts to aluminium side plates. Dismountable rear frame. |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system | 39mm Telescopic forks, 175mm (6.9in) wheel travel | Ø43 mm upside-down fork. |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment | Dual shocks, preload adjustable, 91mm (3.6in) wheel travel. | Aluminium alloy swingarm with reinforcement truss. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single Ø245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 100/90-19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 130/90-16 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 7 Litres / 1.8 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |