Comparison of BMW R1200RT and Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R1200RT × |  Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2005 |
| Make | BMW | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | BMW R1200RT | Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic fuel injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,170 | 1,202 |
| Power (kw) | 80.3 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.8 | - |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 115 | 93 |
| Bore (mm) | 101 | 88.8 |
| Stroke (mm) | 73 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, dry, single-disk | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath. |
| Compression | - | 10.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Staggered shorty duals |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telelever | - |
| Rear suspension | EVO Paralever | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 265 | 292 |
| Frame type | - | DIMENSIONS |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 150/80-16 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 30.1 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,480 | 1,520 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 229 | 251 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3507 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,230 | 2,245 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 714 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 141 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 27 | 12.9 |
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