Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom 2015 and Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low × |  Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom 2015 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2015 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low | Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Engine details | - | Air-cooled, Evolution® |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1199.6 | 1201.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.12 | 4.9 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 107.1 | 107.1 |
| Bore (mm) | 88.9 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 95.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Driveline | - | Chain, 57/38 ratio primary drive |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath | - |
| Compression | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Rear suspension | PRICING | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Optional ABS. Dual-piston. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Optinal ABS. Dual-piston. |
| Front tyre | 100/90-H19 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 150/80-B16 |
| Wheels | - | Black, Laced Steel |
| Trail (mm) | 119 | 107 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29.6 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Light | - | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) |
| Instruments | - | 4-inch Speedometer mounted low and integrated into handlebar clamp electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,516 | 1,520 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 263.5 | 259.9 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 252 | 250 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,263 | 2,255 |
| Seat height (mm) | 711 | 710 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 112 | 100 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | 7.95 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 2.6 |
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