Comparison of BMW K 1200 RS 2005 and Harley-Davidson XL 1200L Sportster 1200 Low 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1200 RS 2005 × |  Harley-Davidson XL 1200L Sportster 1200 Low 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2011 |
| Make | BMW | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | BMW K 1200 RS | Harley-Davidson XL 1200L Sportster 1200 Low |
| Category | Sport touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Engine details | - | Evolution engine. Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters. |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,171 | 1201.3 |
| Power (kw) | 94 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.9 | 4.75 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 117 | 107 |
| Bore (mm) | 70.5 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 75 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 110.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Driveline | - | Primary Drive Chain, 57/38 ratio. Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio. |
| Clutch | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated | Multi-plate, wet |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry-sump |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever | 39 mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Coil-over, preload dual-adjustable |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc. Patented, uniform expansion rotors. Dual-piston. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Patented, uniform expansion rotors. Single-piston. |
| Diameter (mm) | 285 | 260 |
| Frame type | Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions. |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 150/80-16 |
| Wheels | - | Black, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 35 | 105 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 105 |
| Trail (mm) | 124 | 145 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27.3 | 30.4 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Light | - | 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam |
| Instruments | - | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | - | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,550 | 1,527 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 285 | 263.5 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 266 | 252 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3534 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,200 | 1,189 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,250 | 2,263 |
| Overall width (mm) | 850 | 894 |
| Seat height (mm) | 770 | 668 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 112 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.5 | 17.03 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 2.8 |
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