Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 2024

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 2024

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	88.9 mm	Bore	57 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	39.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68 HP	Engine power	77 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	14,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	96 Nm	Torque	39 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	13,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	12.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,202 ccm	Displacement	399 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	39 mm	Diameter	37 mm
Travel	Travel	92 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	41 mm	Travel	124 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	290 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,200 mm	Length	1,990 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	765 mm
Height	Height	1,240 mm	Height	1,110 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,515 mm	Wheelbase	1,380 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	735 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	256 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	189 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 2024

The mere fact that the Kawa Ninja ZX-4RR with its high-revving Inline four-cylinder engine in bonsai format has no real competition makes it absolutely unique. The engine is also the absolute flagship, with a rev limit at 16,000 touring you'll be addicted to wind out a gear! The suspension, brakes and electronics are of a high height, but what is more surprising is that, despite all the sportiness, the bike is still very suitable for everyday use - the seating position is not as radical as on other supersports bikes.

Fun in-line four-cylinder

precise quickshifter with blipper

balanced handling

sporty and pleasant ergonomics

comprehensive electronics package

Engine needs to be kept happy

looks confusing with other Kawasakis

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200NS Iron vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR

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