Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019 vs. Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019 compared to Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

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Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	88.9 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	74.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	50 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,700 rpm
Torque	Torque	96 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	9.5
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,202 ccm	Displacement	903 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,465 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	1,005 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,495 mm	Wheelbase	1,645 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	710 mm	Seat Height	680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A