Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom (2016-17) vs BMW R 80GS (1992-94)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | BMW |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom | R 80GS |
| Years: | 2016-17 | 1992-94 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1199 cc / 73.2 cub in | 797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 84.8 x 70.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.7:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Battery ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 107 Nm / 10.9 kgf-m / 79 ft/lb @ 3500 rpm | 61 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m / 44 ft lb @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 9.315 / 2nd 6.653 / 3rd 4.948 / 4th 4.102 / 5th 3.517:1 | 1st 4.40 / 2nd 2.86 / 3rd 2.07 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50:1 |
| Frame: | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section |
| Front Suspension: | 39 mm fork | ∅40mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic forks. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 144 mm / 5.6 in | 225 mm / 8.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Coil-over, preload dual-adjustable | BMW Paralever swinging arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 54 mm / 2.1 in | 180 mm / 7.0 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston caliper | Single ∅285mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | D402F MH90-21 54H | 90/90 x 21S |
| Rear Tyre: | D401 150/80B16 71H | 13/80 x 17S |
| Dimensions: | Length 2225 mm / 87.6 in | Length 2290 mm / 90.1 in Width 1000 mm / 39.3 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1520 / 59.8 in | 1514 mm / 59.6 in |
| Seat Height: | Laden 675.6 mm / 26.6 in Unladen 723.9 mm / 28.5 in | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 200 mm / 7.87 in |
| Wet Weight: | 264 kg / 582 lbs | 210 kg / 462 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 24 L / 6.3 US gal |