Comparison of Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 2012 and Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4V 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 2012 × |  Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4V 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2011 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom | Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4V |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Naked bike |
| 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 |
| Engine details | Air-cooled, Evolution® Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder | 90° V-Twin |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1201.3 | 1,151 |
| Power (kw) | - | 75.4 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.9 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 107.1 | 105 |
| Bore (mm) | 88.9 | 95 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 81.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | - | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Emission details | - | Euro 3 |
| Driveline | Chain primary drive, 57/38 ratio | - |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Double disk, dry |
| Lubrication system | Dry-sump | Splash |
| Compression | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers | 2-into1 exhaust |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 39 mm | Telescopic hydraulic fork with Ø 45 mm spring preload and rebound damping adjustable. |
| Rear suspension | Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions, MIG welded swing-arm. Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable shocks. | Single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and pre-load (hydraulic) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 260 | 282 |
| Frame type | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions | Tubular cradle, high tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 130/90-B16 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| 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 | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 105 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 54 | 140 |
| Trail (mm) | 107 | 120 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29.9 | 25 |
| 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 | - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,521 | 1,485 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 264 | 261 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 250 | 240 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.3142 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,220 | 2,195 |
| Seat height (mm) | 676 | 800 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 112 | 185 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 5 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | 23 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.6 | - |
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