Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200XS Forty-Eight Special 2019

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

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Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

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

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	88.9 mm	Bore	88.9 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	67 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	96 Nm	Torque	96 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	10
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,202 ccm	Displacement	1,202 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	49 mm	Diameter	49 mm

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	28.9 degree	Rake	29.6 degree
Trail	Trail	140 mm	Trail	132 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,185 mm	Length	2,165 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,505 mm	Wheelbase	1,495 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	710 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	259 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	255 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.9 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A