Comparison of Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 2009 and Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle 2011 × |  Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2009 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle | Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Engine details | Liquid-cooled, Revolution®, 60° V-Twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,250 | 1,202 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 117 | 98 |
| Bore (mm) | 105 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 72 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | - |
| Driveline | Primary Drive: Gear, 117/64 ratio. Final Drive: Belt, 72/28 ratio | - |
| Clutch | 9-plate, wet, A and S (Assist and Slip) | 9-plate, wet |
| Lubrication system | Wet-sump, integrated with powertrain crankcase | - |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | Satin chrome, dual side exhaust system | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted | 39mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Preload adjustable | Coil-over preload dual-adjustable |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4-piston. ABS available. | Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 4-piston. ABS available. | Single disc. Single pistom |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 292 |
| Frame type | Steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded. Swingarm: Polished, one-piece cast aluminum. | Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR19 | MH90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 240/40-R18 | 150/80-16 |
| Wheels | Black, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 102 | 145 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 74 | 54 |
| Trail (mm) | 142 | 119 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 34 | 30 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Light | Quartz halogen headlamp, 55-watt low beam, 65-watt high beam. Else LED light. | - |
| Instruments | Electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature | - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,700 | 1,520 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 290 | 255 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,410 | 2,275 |
| Seat height (mm) | 678 | 673 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 122 | 112 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18.9 | 17 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.7 | - |
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