Comparison of Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster and Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster × |  Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2012 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster | 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 | Air-cooled, Evolution® | Blacked out rubber-mounted Evolution® 1200 cc V-Twin engine with polished covers |
| 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 | 107.1 |
| Bore (mm) | 88.9 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-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 primary drive, 57/38 ratio | 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 | Dry-sump |
| Compression | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, slash-cut exhaust with dual mufflers | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Rear suspension | Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions, MIG welded swing-arm. Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable shocks. | 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 | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
| Front tyre | 100/90-B19 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 150/80-B16 |
| Seat | Sportster® Classic solo seat | One-piece, Sportster® classic solo seat |
| Wheels | Black, Laced Steel wheels with chrome spokes and black hubs | Black, Laced Steel |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 92 | 92 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 41 | 41 |
| Trail (mm) | 117 | 107 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30.5 | 30 |
| Other | ||
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| Light | 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam | - |
| Instruments | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, 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 | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,519 | 1,519 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 254.9 | 257.2 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 247 | 247 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,179 | 2,250 |
| Seat height (mm) | 653 | 660 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 99 | 99 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.49 | 7.95 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.6 | 2.6 |
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