Comparison of BMW K1200 GT and Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 2003

Attribute	BMW K1200 GT ×	Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 2003 ×
General
Production from (year)	2006	2003
Make	BMW	Harley-Davidson
Model	BMW K1200 GT	Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom
Category	Touring	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	In-line four, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Fuel system	-	Carburettor
Displacement (cm³)	1,157	1,199
Cooling system	Liquid	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)	Belt
Torque (Nm)	-	87
Bore (mm)	79	88.8
Stroke (mm)	59	96.8
Gearbox	6-speed	-
Fuel control	-	Overhead Valves (OHV)
Compression	13.0:1	9.0:1
Chassis
Front brakes	Double disc	-
Rear brakes	Single disc	-
Front tyre	120/70-17	-
Rear tyre	180/55-17	-
Other
Starter	Electric	-
Color options	crystal gray metallic dark graphite metallic deep blue metallic	2-tone sterling silver & vivid black gunmetal pearl luxury blue pearl luxury rich red pearl vivid black white pearl
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,570	1,510
Dry weight (kg)	282	245
Overall length (mm)	2,319	2,245
Seat height (mm)	820	700
Ground clearance (mm)	-	159
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	23.84	12.5