Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom 2015 and Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary × |  Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom 2015 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2015 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary | Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Engine details | Liquid-cooled, Revolution®, 60° V-Twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1250.1 | 1,202 |
| Power (kw) | - | 48 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 6.36 | 4.9 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 115.3 | 96 |
| Bore (mm) | 105 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 72 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 147.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Driveline | Primary Drive Gear, 117/64 ratio Final Drive Belt, 72/28 ratio. High-performance carbon-fiber drive belt. | Chain, 57/38 Ratio primary drive |
| Clutch | 9-plate, wet, Assist and Slip | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Lubrication system | Pressurized, dry-sump | - |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | New Straight-shot exhaust with dual, chrome slash-cut mufflers and chrome exhaust shield | Chrome dual shorty exhaust |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43 mm Inverted fork | - |
| Rear suspension | Preload adjustable shocks. Polished, one-piece cast aluminum with black powder-coat finish swingarm. | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 4-piston calipers. Optional ABS. | Single disc. Optional ABS. Dual-piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS. | Single disc. Optional ABS. Dual-piston |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 260 |
| Frame type | Steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR19 | MH90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 240/40-R18 | 150/80-B16 |
| Seat | Two-up seat with custom stitching | - |
| Wheels | Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights | Chrome steel laced with whitewall tires |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 102 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 74 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 142 | 135 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 34 | 30.1 |
| 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 | Electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,702 | 1,525 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 303.9 | 251.7 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 288 | 247 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1942 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,365 | 2,275 |
| Seat height (mm) | 650 | 710 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 122 | 119 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18.93 | 7.95 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.7 | 2.6 |
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