| Attribute | Honda VTX1300S × | Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster Custom 2005 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2005 |
| Make | Honda | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Honda VTX1300S | Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster Custom |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,312 | 1,199 |
| Power (kw) | 54 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 123 | 69 |
| Bore (mm) | 89.5 | 76.2 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104.3 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | - |
| Ignition | Digital transistorised with electronic advance; two spark plugs per cylinder | - |
| Clutch | - | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath. |
| Compression | 9.2:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | - | Staggered shorty duals |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Front 41mm telescopic fork, 130mm axle travel | - |
| Rear suspension | Rear Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 94mm axle travel | - |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 296 | 292 |
| Front tyre | - | MH90-21 |
| Rear tyre | - | 150/80-16 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 30.1 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,669 | 1,520 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 300 | 255 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.18 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,575 | 2,275 |
| Seat height (mm) | 686 | 673 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | 112 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18 | 17.4 |