Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88.9 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke73 mm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionProp shaft
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,200 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
LengthLength2,275 mmLength2,210 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height673 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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