| Attribute | Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster × | Honda CB 1300 S 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2008 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Honda |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster | Honda CB 1300 S |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,202 | 1,284 |
| Power (kw) | - | 83.2 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 93 | 117 |
| Bore (mm) | 88.8 | 78 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 67.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance |
| Clutch | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath. | - |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Exhaust system | Staggered shorty duals | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 43mm cartridge-type telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping, 109 mm axle travel |
| Rear suspension | - | Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping, 116 mm axle travel |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 292 | 256 |
| Frame type | DIMENSIONS | - |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | - |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30.1 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,520 | 1,515 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 251 | 236 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.3525 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,245 | 2,220 |
| Seat height (mm) | 714 | 790 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 141 | 135 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.9 | 21 |