Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom 2015 and Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom 2015 × |  Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2012 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom | Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Engine details | - | Blacked out rubber-mounted Evolution® 1200 cc V-Twin engine with polished covers |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,202 | 1201.3 |
| Power (kw) | 48 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| 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) | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Driveline | Chain, 57/38 Ratio primary drive | Primary drive chain, 57/38 ratio. Final Drive Belt, 68/29 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 | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 39 mm |
| Rear suspension | - | Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions, MIG welded swing-arm. Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable shocks. |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. Dual-piston | Single disc. Dual-piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. Dual-piston | Single disc. Single-piston |
| Diameter (mm) | 260 | 260 |
| Frame type | - | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
| Front tyre | MH90-21 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 150/80-B16 |
| Seat | - | One-piece, Sportster® classic solo seat |
| Wheels | Chrome steel laced with whitewall tires | Black, Laced Steel |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 92 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | - | 41 |
| Trail (mm) | 135 | 107 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30.1 | 30 |
| Other | ||
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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 | 4-inch Speedometer mounted low and integrated into handlebar clamp; electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | - | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,525 | 1,519 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 251.7 | 257.2 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 247 | 247 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1942 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,275 | 2,250 |
| Seat height (mm) | 710 | 660 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 119 | 99 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 7.95 | 7.95 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.6 | 2.6 |
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