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) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLS Softail Slim (2012-13)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Harley-Davidson	Harley-Davidson	BMW	Harley-Davidson
Model:	Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster	Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic	F 800GS Adventure	Harley Davidson FLS Softail Slim
Years:	2007-08	2010	2016	2012-13
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	Four stroke, Twin Cam 103B Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Capacity:	1199 cc / 73.2 cu-in	1584 cc / 96 cu-in	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.	1690 cc / 103.1 cub in.
Bore x Stroke:	88.8 x 96.8 mm	95.2 x 111.2 mm	82 x 75.8 mm	98.4 x 111.1 mm
Compression Ratio:	9.7:1	9.2:1	12.0:1	9.6:1
Induction:	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Ignition:	Digital CDI	Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition	Digital CDI	Electronic
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	132 Nm / 97.4 ft/lb @ 3250 rpm
Transmission:	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Belt	Belt	Chain	Belt
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	1st 9.311 2nd 6.454 3rd 4.793 4th 3.882 5th 3.307 6th 2.79
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	Frame Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded Swingarm Mild steel, round tube sections, forged junctions; MIG welded
Front Suspension:	39mm Forks	41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers	∅43mm Marzocchi upside down forks	41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers
Rear Suspension:	Coil-over, dual-adjustable preload	Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over shock	Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece	Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over
Front Brakes:	Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers	Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper	2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS	Single 292mm discs 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS	Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	100/90B19 57H	MT90B16 72H	90/90 - 21 54V	MT90B16 72H
Rear Tyre:	150/80B16 77H	150/80B16 71H	150/70 - 17 69V	MU85B16 77H
Rake:	30.5°	32°	26°	32°
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.	Laden 605 mm / 23.8 in. Unladen 658 mm / 25.9 in.
Wet Weight:	301 kg / 665 lbs	340 kg / 750 lbs	229 kg / 505 lbs	317 kg / 700 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal	18 9 Litres / 5.0 US gal	24 Litres / 6.3 US gal.	18.9 Litres / 5.0 gal