Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2013 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2013 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2013 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88.9 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,700 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,200 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,202 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Length	Length	2,255 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	710 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	260 kg	Dry Weight	203 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	190 km/h	Top Speed	200 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

A GS Adventure has practically everything you need for the big trip. But firstly, Touratech manufactures some parts for BMW anyway and secondly, it doesn't stop with the optional extras offered by the Bavarians.

Sporty look

well equipped

enough storage space

The technology of the conversion takes some getting used to

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight vs BMW R 1200 GS

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