Comparison of Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 2012 and Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 2012 × |  Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2012 |
| Make | Moto Guzzi | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT | Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. Magneti Marelli IAW5A, and #945;-n type; 2 Ø 45 mm throttle bodies, Weber IWP 162 injectors, Lambda control, twin spark ignition | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Engine details | 90° V-Twin, | Air-cooled, Evolution® Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,151 | 1201.3 |
| Power (kw) | 69.3 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 4.9 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 100 | 107.1 |
| Bore (mm) | 95 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 81.2 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Driveline | Primary drive: helical teeth, ratio 24/35 = 1 : 1.458. Secondary drive: Compact Reactive Shaft Drive CA.R.C | Chain primary drive, 57/38 ratio |
| Clutch | Dry plate | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Lubrication system | Splash | Dry-sump |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel, 2 into 1 type with catalytic converter, height-adjustable muffler | Chrome, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork with 45 mm, preload adjustable | 39 mm |
| Rear suspension | Single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and pre-load (hydraulic) | Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions, MIG welded swing-arm. Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable shocks. |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4 piston calipers. ABS. | Single disc. Dual-piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2 piston calipers. ABS. | Single disc. Single-piston |
| Diameter (mm) | 282 | 260 |
| Frame type | Tubular cradle, high tensile steel | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 150/80-B16 |
| Seat | - | Two-up seat is standard with 26.5 inch laden seat height |
| Wheels | Three spokes, light alloy wheels, gravity casting | Chrome, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 105 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 54 |
| Trail (mm) | 120 | 107 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | 29.9 |
| 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 |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,495 | 1,521 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 266 | 264 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 246 | 250 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2817 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,195 | 2,220 |
| Seat height (mm) | 800 | 676 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 185 | 112 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 23 | 17.03 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 2.6 |
| Battery capacity (Ah) | 18 | - |
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