Comparison of Harley-Davidson EL 1949 and Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead × |  Harley-Davidson EL 1949 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1958 | 1949 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Ironhead | Harley-Davidson EL |
| Category | Sport | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Engine details | - | Knucklehead V-twin engine. Hydraulic valve lifters. |
| Displacement (cm³) | 883 | 999.7 |
| Power (kw) | 40.1 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.88 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 76.2 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 83.8 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 3-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 136.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Clutch | - | Mulitplate, dry |
| Lubrication system | - | Ciculation pressure system |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork | Spring forks |
| Rear suspension | Swing-arm, twin hydraulic shocks | Hardtail |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Steel single downtube | Steel double loop |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 5.00-16 |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 5.00-16 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | Wire spoked. Firestome or Goodyear tyres. |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | 6 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,448 | 1,511 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 222 | 250 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1804 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 14.19 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.8 | 3.8 |
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