BMW R 1200GS LC (2016) vs Beta RR 450 Enduro (2009-10) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 883C Sportster Custom (2006-07)
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| Make: | BMW | Beta | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | R 1200GS LC | RR 450 Enduro | Harley Davidson XL 883C Sportster Custom |
| Years: | 2016 | 2009-10 | 2006-07 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in | 448 cc / 27.3 cu in | 883 cc / 53.9 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 95 x 63.4 mm | 76.2 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 11.95:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Induction: | Throttle valve: 52 mm Carburetion: BMS-X Emission control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | Keihin FCR-MX 39 | Electronic Sequential Pot Fuel Injection |
| Ignition: | BMS-K | DC-CDI without trembler with variable ignition timing, Kokusan type | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric and kick | Electric |
| Clutch: | Anti-hopping wet clutch | Wet, multi-plate | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Belt |
| Frame: | Construction type tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supporting | Molybdenum steel with double cradle split above the exhaust port | Mild steel, tubular frame; circularsections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut | Hydraulic USD fork, Ø 45mm | 39mm Conventional cartridge forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel | Monoshock with progressive compound lever | Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) | Single Ø 260 mm floating disc, 2 piston floating caliper | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) | Single Ø 240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 R19 | 90/90 - 21 | D402F MH90-21 54H |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 R 17 | 140/80 - 18 | D401 150/80B16 71H |
| Dimensions: | Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in Width 953 mm / 37.5 in Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in | Length: 2180 mm / 50.4 in Width: 807 mm / 31.8 in Height: 1270 mm / 50.0 in | Length 2293.62 mm / 90.3 Width 830.58 mm / 32.7 in Height 1160.78 mm / 45.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1490 mm / 58.7 in | 1534.1 mm / 60.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in | 940 mm / 37 in | Laden2 673.1 mm / 26.5 in Unladen 711.20 mm / 28 in |
| Dry Weight: | 205 kg / 452 lbs | 117 kg / 258 lbs | 256 kg / 565 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal | 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |