BMW R 1200R LC Black Edition (Italy only) (2017) vs Ducati GT 1000 Classic (2006) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200S Sportster (1996-97)
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| Make: | BMW | Ducati | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | R 1200R LC Black Edition (Italy only) | GT 1000 Classic | Harley Davidson XL 1200S Sportster |
| Years: | 2017 | 2006 | 1996-97 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, operated by four rocker arms (two opening rockers and 2 closing rockers) SOHC. Driven by the crankshaft through spur gears, timing belt pulleys and toothed timing belts | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 992 cc / 60.5 cu in | 1199 cc / 73.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 94 x 71.5 mm | 88.8 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid / Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body | 40mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition: | BMS-K | Marelli electronic | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 61 kW / 81.8 hp @ 8,000 rpm | 58.5 hp / 42.6 kW @ 5200 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 83 Nm / 61.2 lb-ft @ 6,000 rpm | 87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
| Transmission: | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain, gear ration:15/39 | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm | 43 mm Marzocchi upside down fork | 39mm Telescopic Showa forks, preload , compression and rebound adjustable. |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel | Twin shock absorbers, spring preload | Dual Showa shocks, preload , compression and rebound adjustable. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 floating discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 80/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 130/90-16 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Liters / 5.3 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |