Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom 2014 and Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 2012 × |  Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2014 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom | Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom |
| 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 | Air-cooled, Evolution® Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1201.3 | 1201.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 107.1 | 99 |
| Bore (mm) | 88.9 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Driveline | Chain primary drive, 57/38 ratio | Chain, 57/38 Ratio primary drive |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Lubrication system | Dry-sump | - |
| Compression | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers | Chrome, staggered exhaust with 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. Dual-piston | Single disc. Dual-piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston | Single disc. Single-piston |
| Diameter (mm) | 260 | 260 |
| Frame type | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-B16 | MH90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 150/80-B16 |
| Seat | Two-up seat is standard with 26.5 inch laden seat height | - |
| Wheels | Chrome, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum | Chrome steel laced with whitewall tires |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 105 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 54 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 107 | 135 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29.9 | 30.1 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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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 on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light | 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) | 1,521 | 1,524 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 264 | 251.7 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 250 | 247 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,220 | 2,271 |
| Seat height (mm) | 676 | 676 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 112 | 119 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | 7.95 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.6 | 2.6 |
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