Comparison of BMW R 1200 Classic and Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 Sport [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R 1200 Classic × |  Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 Sport × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2001 | 1999 |
| Make | BMW | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | BMW R 1200 Classic | Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 Sport |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,170 | 1,199 |
| Power (kw) | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 0.55 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 98 | 88 |
| Bore (mm) | 101 | 88.8 |
| Stroke (mm) | 73 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 12.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Compression | - | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 285 | 292 |
| Front tyre | 100/90-ZR18 | 100/70-19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-ZR15 | 130/90-16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 144 | 175 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 100 | 92 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,650 | 1,528 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 256 | 238 |
| Seat height (mm) | 740 | 730 |
| Front percentage of weight | - | 46.3 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 172 | 186 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | - | 5.5 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 12.5 |
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