BMW R 1200RS LC (2017) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 883C Sportster Custom (2004-05) vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber (2016-18)
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| Make: | BMW | Harley-Davidson | Moto Guzzi |
| Model: | R 1200RS LC | Harley Davidson XL 883C Sportster Custom | V9 Bobber |
| Years: | 2017 | 2004-05 | 2016-18 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Transversal 90° V-twin, 4-stroke, 2-valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 883 cc / 53.9 cub in. | 853 cc / 52.0 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 76.2 x 96.8 mm | 84 x 77 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid / Air cooled | Air cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Induction: | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | Carburetion (40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump) Air Cleaner/Filter Oval “racetrack”; | Marelli MIU single-body electronic injection, integrated management of traction control on 2 levels |
| Ignition: | BMS-K | Digital CDI | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 69 Nm 52 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm | 62 Nm / 6.3 kgf-m / 45.7 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Ø170 mm Single disc with integrated flexible couplings |
| Transmission: | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth | 5 Speed | 6-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Belt | Shaft, double universal joint and double bevel gear units, 8:33 ratio |
| Frame: | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Mild steel, tubular frame; circularsections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded | ALS steel twin tube cradle frame |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm | 39mm Conventional cartridge forks | Traditional fork, Ø 40 mm |
| 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 | Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable | Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 X 320 floating discs 4 piston calipers | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers | Stainless steel floating disc, Ø 320 mm Brembo opposed four-piston callipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper, | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers | Single stainless steel floating disc, Ø 260 mm Brembo opposed two-piston callipers |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR 17 | D402F MH90-21 54H | 130/90 R 16” |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR 17 | D401 150/80B16 71H | 150/80 R 16” |
| Dimensions: | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1300 mm / 51.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2293.62 mm / 90.3 Width 830.58 mm / 32.7 in Height 1160.78 mm / 45.7 in | Length: 2124 mm / 83.6" Width: 892.3 mm / 35.1" Height: 1110 mm / 43.7" |
| Wheelbase: | 1527 mm / 60.1 in | 1534.1 mm / 60.4 in | 1480 mm / 58.3" |
| Seat Height: | 760 mm - 820 mm / 29.9 in - 32.2 in | Laden2 673.1 mm / 26.5 in Unladen 711.20 mm / 28 in | 770 mm / 30.3" |
| Wet Weight: | 231 kg / 509.2 lbs | 263 kg / 579 lbs | 200 kg / 441 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 15 L / 4.0 US gal |