Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster (1965-68) vs Benelli 125 Panther (1974) vs BMW K 1600 GT (2017-18) vs AJS E95 Porcupine (1954) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLS Softail Slim (2012-13)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Benelli | BMW | AJS | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XLCH 900 Sportster | 125 Panther | K 1600 GT | E95 Porcupine | Harley Davidson FLS Softail Slim |
| Years: | 1965-68 | 1974 | 2017-18 | 1954 | 2012-13 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Single cylinder, two stroke | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Twin cylinder inclined at 45°, aluminium alloy, DOHC | Four stroke, Twin Cam 103B Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 882 cc / 53.8 cu-in | 125 cc / 7.63cu in | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 497 cc / 30.3 in | 1690 cc / 103.1 cub in. |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air-cooled |
| Ignition: | Magnetic | Flywheel, magneto | Digital CDI | Lucas magneto | Electronic |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 5 Speed, right side shift | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut | 4-Speed, close ratio | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft | Chain | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Cartridge | Marzocchi telescopic forks | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | AMC Teledraulic telescopic fork | 41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers |
| 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) | Dual AMC "Jam-pot" shocks | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over |
| Front Brakes: | 200mm drum | Drum | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | TLS drum, 203 mm / 8 in | Single 292mm discs 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 200mm drum | Drum | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | SLS drum, 203 mm / 8 in | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Fuel Capacity: | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal | 8.5 Litres / 2.25 US gal | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 gal |