Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two 2016 and Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two 2016 × |  Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2016 | 2008 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two | Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Engine details | Evolution® engine, rubber-mounted. Aluminum heads and cylinders. | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1201.3 | 1199.6 |
| Power (kw) | 48 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.9 | 4.12 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 96 | 107.1 |
| Bore (mm) | 88.9 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 95.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Driveline | Primary chain, 57/38 ratio | - |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chrome dual shorty exhaust. Closed loop. | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | - |
| Rear suspension | Twin shocks | PRICING |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston. Optional ABS. | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston. Optional ABS. | Single disc |
| Front tyre | MH90-21 | 100/90-H19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 150/80-B16 |
| Wheels | Custom Whitewall Tires | - |
| Trail (mm) | 135 | 119 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 29.6 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Light | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) | - |
| Instruments | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,540 | 1,516 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 257 | 263.5 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 251 | 252 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1912 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,275 | 2,263 |
| Seat height (mm) | 730 | 711 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | 112 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 7.9 | 17.03 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.6 | - |
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