Comparison of Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 2012 and Harley-Davidson XR1200X 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 2012 × |  Harley-Davidson XR1200X 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2012 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom | Harley-Davidson XR1200X |
| 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 | Air-cooled, Evolution® |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1201.3 | 1201.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.9 | 5.35 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 107.1 | 100.2 |
| 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) | 124.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Driveline | Chain primary drive, 57/38 ratio | Primary drive chain, 57/38 ratio. Final Drive Belt, 68/28 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 | 10.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers | Black, upswept, straight-shot high-performance exhaust with dual 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 | 130/90-B16 | 120/70-ZR18 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Seat | Two-up seat is standard with 26.5 inch laden seat height | - |
| Wheels | Chrome, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum | Black, 3-Spoke Cast Aluminum |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 105 | 92 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 54 | 41 |
| Trail (mm) | 107 | 132 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29.9 | 28.9 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Instruments | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light | Uniquely-styled, handlebar-mounted, compact digital speedometer and large, analog tachometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,521 | 1,524 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 264 | 259.9 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 250 | 249 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,220 | 2,225 |
| Seat height (mm) | 676 | 742 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 112 | 150 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | 13.25 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.6 | 2.6 |
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