Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom (2013) vs Kawasaki ZZR 1400 / Ninja ZX-14R (2012) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra (2013-14) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FXE-F 1340 Fat Bob (1980-85) vs Yamaha Star Raider S / XV 1900 Raider S (2014-15) vs Ducati 900 MHR (Mike Hailwood Replica) (1985-86)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Kawasaki | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson | Yamaha | Ducati |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom | ZZR 1400 / Ninja ZX-14R | Harley Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra | Harley Davidson FXE-F 1340 Fat Bob | Star Raider S / XV 1900 Raider S | 900 MHR (Mike Hailwood Replica) |
| Years: | 2013 | 2012 | 2013-14 | 1980-85 | 2014-15 | 1985-86 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-Twin, Twin Cam 103™ Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder, with Integrated Oil-Cooler | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 48° V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven |
| Capacity: | 1199 cc / 73.2 cub in. | 1441 cc / 87.9 cu-in | 1690 cc / 103.1 cu-in | 1337 cc / 81.5 cu-in | 1854 cc / 113 cu-in | 973 cc / 59.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 84 x 65 mm | 98.4 x 111.1 mm | 88.8 x 108.0 mm | 100 x 118 mm | 88 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled, | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.7:1 | 12.3:1 | 9.6:1 | 7.4:1 | 9.5;1 | 9.3:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | DFI® with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | 38mm Keihin carburetor | Twin-bore fuel injection (FI) | 2 x Dell'Orto PHM 40B carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | TCBI with Digital Advance | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Electronic | Electronic control unit (ECU) | Bosch electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 4 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | X-Ring chain | Belt | Chain | Belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 39mm Fork, | 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 18-way compression and 15-way rebound damping adjustment, | 41.3 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping | Telehydraulic forks | 46 mm Telescopic fork | 38 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable, | Bottom-link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height | Short, air-adjustable shock | Dual shocks swinging arm fork | Adjustable link Monocross | Marzocchi 330 mm dual shocks, 5-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm discs 2 38mm piston caliper | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single disc / 2x 254mm discs optional | 2x 298 mm discs | 2 x 280 mm Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm discs 2 38mm piston caliper | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single disc | Single 310 mm disc | Single 280 mm disc |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 21.9 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal | 15.5 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |