Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two 2014 and Harley-Davidson XL 1200L Sportster 1200 Low 2006 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two 2014 × |  Harley-Davidson XL 1200L Sportster 1200 Low 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2014 | 2006 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two | Harley-Davidson XL 1200L Sportster 1200 Low |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection | Carburettor |
| Engine details | Air-cooled, Evolution® | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1201.3 | 1199.6 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.9 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 99 | 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) | - |
| Driveline | Primary chain, 57/38 ratio | - |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Wet multi-plate |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers | Chrome, staggered shorty duals |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston | Single disc |
| Front tyre | MH90-21 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 150/80-B16 |
| Wheels | Chrome Steel Laced | - |
| Trail (mm) | 135 | 117 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30.1 | 29.6 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | 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) | 1,524 | 1,524 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 251.7 | 260.8 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 247 | 251 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,271 | 2,294 |
| Seat height (mm) | 676 | 667 |
| Alternate seat height | - | 711 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 119 | 112 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 7.95 | 17.03 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.6 | - |
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