BMW R 1200RT LC (2016) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic (2009) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic (2016-17) vs Ducati 748 SPS (1998-99)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	Harley-Davidson	Harley-Davidson	Ducati
Model:	R 1200RT LC	Harley Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic	Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic	748 SPS
Years:	2016	2009	2016-17	1998-99
Engine:	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, Twin Cam 103™ Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters: two valves per cylinder	Four stroke, V-Twin, 'Twin Cam 103B'	Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity:	1170, 71.4 co in	1690 cc / 103.1 cub in.	1690cc / 103.1 cub in.	748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	101 x 73 mm	98.4 x 111.1 mm	98.4 x 111.1 mm	88 x 61.5 mm
Cooling System:	Liquid cooled	Air/water cooled	Air cooled,	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio:	12.5:1	10.0:1	9.6:1	11.6:1
Induction:	Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Weber I.A.W. CPU 1.6M
Ignition:	Digital engine management	Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition	Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition	Electronic
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Torque:	125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm	138 Nm / 14.1 kgf-m / 101.8 ft/lb / @ 3750 rpm	130 Nm / 133 kgf-m / 95.9 ft/lbs @ 3000 rpm	75 Nm / 7.65 kg-m /55.3 ft-lb @ 8700 rpm
Transmission:	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Shaft	Belt	Belt	Chain, 520 VL4 - 5/8" x 1/4"
Frame:	Tubular steel frame, engine load-bearing	Mild steel, square-section backbone with twin downtubes Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections with plate junctions; MIG welded	Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast and forged junctions, forged fender supports; MIG welded	Trestle type constructed of "ALS 450" steel alloy
Front Suspension:	BMW Telelever	41.3 mm telescopic, triple-circuit damping,	41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers	Inverted type, 43 mm diameter stanchions, Showa GD051, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension:	BMW EVO Paralever	Air-adjustable	Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over shock	Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock, Showa GD052-007-02
Front Brakes:	2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers	2 x 300mm disc, 4 piston caliper	Single 292 mm disc, 4 piston caliper	2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Brembo
Rear Brakes:	Single 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper	2 x 229mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single 292 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, Brembo
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR17	MT90B16 72H	MT90B16 72H	120/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre:	180/60 ZR17	2x P205/65R15	MU85B16 77H	180/55 ZR17
Dimensions:	Length 2222 mm / 87.5 in Width 983 mm / 38.7 in Height 1417 mm / 55.7 in	Length 2670 mm / 105.1 in	Length 2405 mm / 94.6 in	Length: 2050 mm / 80.7 in Width: 685 mm / 27.0 in Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in
Wheelbase:	1485 mm / 58.5 in	1670 mm / 65.8 in.	1635 mm / 64.3 in	1410 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height:	805 mm / 31.5 in - 825 mm / 32.5 in (SA: 830mm / 850mm or 760mm / 780mm)	Unladen 720 mm / 28.3 in	Unladen 690 mm / 27.1 in.	790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight:	221 kg / 487 lbs	545 kg / 1202 lbs	333.0 kg / 734 lbs	198 kg / 436 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	25 Liters / US 6.6 gal	22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal	18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal	17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal