| Attribute | Harley-Davidson EL 1949 × | Kawasaki ZRX 1200 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1949 | 2006 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Kawasaki |
| Model | Harley-Davidson EL | Kawasaki ZRX 1200 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Keihin CVKD36 x 4 |
| Engine details | Knucklehead V-twin engine. Hydraulic valve lifters. | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 999.7 | 1,164 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 88.9 | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83.8 | 59.4 |
| Gearbox | 3-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Clutch | Mulitplate, dry | | |
| Lubrication system | Ciculation pressure system | - |
| Compression | 7.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Spring forks | 43mm cartridge-type fork with preload adjustment and 12-way adjustable compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Hardtail | Raced swingarm with twin shocks, five-way adjustable preload and four-way adjustable compression and rebound damping |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Frame type | Steel double loop | Double-cradle tubular steel |
| Front tyre | 5.00-16 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 5.00-16 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked. Firestome or Goodyear tyres. | - |
| Trail (mm) | - | 102 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 25 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 6 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,511 | 1,466 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 250 | 223 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14.19 | - |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.8 | - |