Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster (1965-68) vs Benelli 125 Panther (1974) vs BMW K 1600 GT (2017-18)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Benelli | BMW |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster | 125 Panther | K 1600 GT |
| Years: | 1965-68 | 1974 | 2017-18 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Single cylinder, two stroke | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 882 cc / 53.8 cu-in | 125 cc / 7.63cu in | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Ignition: | Magnetic | Flywheel, magneto | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick start | Electric |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 5 Speed, right side shift | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Cartridge | Marzocchi telescopic forks | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks swinging arm fork | Marzocchi dual shocks, adjustable dampers | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) |
| Front Brakes: | 200mm drum | Drum | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | 200mm drum | Drum | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.75-19 | 2.50 x 21 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.25-18 | 3.80 x 18 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal | 8.5 Litres / 2.25 US gal | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal |