| Attribute | Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 2003 × | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2003 | 2006 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Kawasaki |
| Model | Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Injection. Fuel injection with 46 mm throttle bodies and sub throttles |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,200 | 1,198 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 92.3 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 88.9 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 55.4 |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Digital |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 43 mm inverted hydraulic telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload. |
| Rear suspension | - | UNI-TRAK® system with single shock, adjustable compression and rebound damping, adjustable ride height, and adjustable preload . |
| Front brakes | - | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | - | Single disc |
| Frame type | - | Aluminum monocoque |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/90-D16 | 200/50-17 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 23.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,524 | 1,450 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 222 | 210 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,238 | 2,085 |
| Seat height (mm) | 734 | 820 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 170 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.5 | - |