Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster (2007-08) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic (2010) vs BMW F 800GS Adventure (2016)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson | BMW |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster | Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic | F 800GS Adventure |
| Years: | 2007-08 | 2010 | 2016 |
| Engine: | Fur stroke, 45° V-Twin Evolution® Valve Train Pushrod-operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 96 vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1199 cc / 73.2 cu-in | 1584 cc / 96 cu-in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 95.2 x 111.2 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Digital CDI |
| Max Torque: | 107.3 Nm / 79 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 124.7 Nm / 92 ft. lbs @ 3000 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Belt | Chain |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 9.315 2nd 6.653 3rd 4.948 4th 4.102 5th 3.517 | 1st 9.312 9.312 9.030 2nd 6.421 6.421 6.226 3rd 4.774 4.774 4.630 4th 3.926 3.926 3.807 5th 3.279 3.279 3.179 6th 2.790 2.790 2.706 3 | 1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96 |
| Frame: | Mild steel, tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded | Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast and forged junctions, forged fender supports; MIG welded | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine |
| Front Suspension: | 39mm Forks | 41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers | ∅43mm Marzocchi upside down forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over shock | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece |
| Front Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90B19 57H | MT90B16 72H | 90/90 - 21 54V |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/80B16 77H | 150/80B16 71H | 150/70 - 17 69V |
| Rake: | 30.5° | 32° | 26° |
| Dimensions: | Length 2179 mm / 85.8 in | Length 2400.3 mm / 94.5 in Width 995.0 mm / 39.2 in Height 1120.0 mm / 44.1 in | Length 2304 mm / 90.7 in Width 925 mm / 36.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Seat Height: | Laden 653 mm / 25.7 in Unladen 683 mm / 26.9 in | Laden2 647.7 mm / 25.5 in Unladen 697 mm / 27.4 in. | 890 mm / 860 mm / 35 in. / 33.9 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 252 kg / 335 lbs | 329 kg / 725 lbs. | 214 kg / 472 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 301 kg / 665 lbs | 340 kg / 750 lbs | 229 kg / 505 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal | 18 9 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal. |