| Attribute | Honda CB 1300 S 2008 × | Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster 1200 Custom × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2002 |
| Make | Honda | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Honda CB 1300 S | Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster 1200 Custom |
| Category | Sport | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,284 | 1,199 |
| Power (kw) | 83.2 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 117 | 87 |
| Bore (mm) | 78 | 88.8 |
| Stroke (mm) | 67.2 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance | - |
| Compression | 9.6:1 | - |
| 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 | Double disc. ABS | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 256 | 292 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,515 | 1,510 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 236 | 245 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3525 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,220 | 2,245 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | 159 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 1.9 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 21 | 12.5 |