| Attribute | Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster 1975 × | NSU 8PS 1927 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1975 | 1927 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | NSU |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster | NSU 8PS |
| Category | Classic | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Bendix 16P12 | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,000 | 996 |
| Power (kw) | 44.5 | 11.7 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.7 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 70.5 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 80 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 99 |
| Gearbox | - | 3-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Ignition | Points | - |
| Clutch | Wet-multiple disk | - |
| Lubrication system | Force-Feed (Pressure) Oil pump. | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Single disc | - |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | - |
| Frame type | - | Steel |
| Front tyre | MJ90-19 | 3-28 |
| Rear tyre | MN90-18 | 3-28 |
| Seat | - | Single |
| Wheels | - | Balloon tire |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29.6 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric & kick | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,486 | 1,490 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,067 | 760 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,216 | 2,320 |
| Overall width (mm) | 813 | 880 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 184 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 0.94 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 8.32 | - |