Comparison of Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster 2010 and Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 TL 2009 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 TL 2009 × |  Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster 2010 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2010 |
| Make | Moto Guzzi | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 TL | Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Weber-Marelli | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,151 | 1,202 |
| Power (kw) | 64.6 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 100 | 98 |
| Bore (mm) | 95 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 81.2 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Clutch | Dry plate | 9-plate, wet |
| Lubrication system | Splash | Dry sump |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel, 2 into 1 type with catalytic converter, height-adjustable muffler | Chrome, staggered exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork with 45 mm, preload adjustable | 39mm |
| Rear suspension | Single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and pre-load (hydraulic) | Coil-over shocks, preload dual adjustment |
| 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 | 292 |
| Frame type | Tubular cradle, high tensile steel | Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 150/80-16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 92 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 92 |
| Trail (mm) | 120 | 117 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,495 | 1,510 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 246 | 251 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2626 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,195 | 2,245 |
| Seat height (mm) | 800 | 725 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 185 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 23 | 12.5 |
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