Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200L Sportster Low (2006-07) vs BMW K75S (1985-86) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 883C Sportster Custom (2006-07) vs BMW R 60/5 (1969-73)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | BMW | Harley-Davidson | BMW |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XL 1200L Sportster Low | K75S | Harley Davidson XL 883C Sportster Custom | R 60/5 |
| Years: | 2006-07 | 1985-86 | 2006-07 | 1969-73 |
| Engine: | Fur stroke, 45° V-Twin Evolution® Valve Train Pushrod-operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | Four-stroke, horizontal three cylinder in-line, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | 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 cu-in | 740 cc / 45 cub. in. | 883 cc / 53.9 cub in. | 599 cc / 36.6 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 67 x 70 mm | 76.2 x 96.8 mm | 73.5 x 70.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic | Electronic Sequential Pot Fuel Injection | 2 x Bing slide carburetors |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Max Torque: | 107.3 Nm / 79 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 68 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m / 50 ft lb @ 6750 rpm | 74.5 Nm / 55 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 49 Nm / 5.0 kgf-m / 36 ft lb @ 5000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet 9-plate | Single dry plate | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Shaft | Belt | Shaft |
| Frame: | Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions | Double-downtube frame with engine as a stressed member; box-section aluminum monolever swing arm. | Mild steel, tubular frame; circularsections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section |
| Rear Suspension: | Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload chocs | Monolever swinging arm. | Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable | Long swinging arm with strut |
| Front Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers | 2 x ∅285mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers | ∅200mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single ∅285mm disc | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers | ∅200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 57H | 100/90-18 | D402F MH90-21 54H | 3.25 - S19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/80B16 71H | 130/90-17 | D401 150/80B16 71H | 4.00 - S18 |
| Wet Weight: | 263.5 kg / 581 lbs | 235 kg / 518 lbs | 268 kg / 591 lbs | 210 kg / 463 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 21 liters / 5.54 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 24 liters / 6.3 US gal |