Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200L Sportster Low (2008-09) vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse (2018-19) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FXDS Convertible (1998-98) vs MV Agusta Rivale 800 (2014-15)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Indian | Harley-Davidson | MV Agusta |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XL 1200L Sportster Low | Chieftain Dark Horse | Harley Davidson FXDS Convertible | Rivale 800 |
| Years: | 2008-09 | 2018-19 | 1998-98 | 2014-15 |
| Engine: | Fur stroke, 45° V-Twin Evolution® Valve Train Pushrod-operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin, Thunder Stroke™ 111 | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 Valve per cylinder, |
| Capacity: | 1199 cc / 73.2 cu-in | 1818 cc / 111 cu in | 1337 cc / 81.5 cu-in | 798 cc / 48.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 101x 113 mm | 88.8 x 108.0 mm | 79 x 54.3 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic Fuel Injection System Closed loop fuel injection / 54mm bore | 40mm Keihin CV | Integrated ignition - injection system MVICS (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) with three injectors Engine control unit Eldor EM2.0, throttle body full drive by wire Mikuni, pencil-coil with ion-sensing technology, control of detonation and misfire Torque control with four maps, Traction Control with eight levels of intervention |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | 2.2 : 1 | Belt | Chain |
| Rear Suspension: | Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload chocs | Single shock | Dual dampers, 119.5mm wheel travel, adjustable for preload | Progressive Sachs, single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment Single sided swing arm material Aluminium alloy |
| Front Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers | 2x Floating Rotor 4 piston calipers | 2x 292mm discs 1 piston caliper | 2x 320mm floating discs, Brembo radial-type, with 4 pistons calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single Floating Rotor 2 piston calipers | Single 292mm disc | Single 220mm floating disc Brembo with 2 pistons calipers |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 57H | Dunlop® American Elite 130/60B19 61H | 100/90-19 | 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W) |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/80B16 71H | Dunlop® Elite 3 Multi-Compound 180/60R16 80H | 130/90 HB16 | 180/55 - ZR 17 M/C (73 W) |
| Dry Weight: | 257 kg / 557 lbs | 361 kg / 795 lbs | 281 kg / 619 lbs | 178 kg / 392.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 gal | 18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal | 16.6 Litres / 4.3 US gal |