Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport 2001 and Yamaha V-Max 1999

Attribute	Yamaha V-Max 1999 ×	Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport 2001 ×
General
Production from (year)	1999	2001
Make	Yamaha	Harley-Davidson
Model	Yamaha V-Max	Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport
Category	Custom / cruiser	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V4, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	2
Fuel system	-	Carburettor
Displacement (cm³)	1,198	1,199
Power (kw)	71.5	44.5
Fuel consumption (l/100km)	0.8	-
Cooling system	Liquid	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)	Belt
Torque (Nm)	101	96
Bore (mm)	76	88.8
Stroke (mm)	66	96.8
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed
Greenhouse gases	18.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	-
Compression	10.5:1	-
Chassis
Front brakes	Dual disc	Dual disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	282	292
Front tyre	110/90-V18	-
Rear tyre	150/90-V15	-
Front wheel travel (mm)	140	155
Rear wheel travel (mm)	100	80
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,590	1,515
Kerb weight (kg)	280	240
Seat height (mm)	765	711
Front percentage of weight	44	-
Performance
Top speed (km/h)	213	175
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)	3.1	-
Fuel capacity (l)	15	12.5