Yamaha XV 950 R 2014 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

Technical Specifications Yamaha XV 950 R 2014 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	85 mm	Bore	88.9 mm
Stroke	Stroke	83 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	52 HP	Engine power	68 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	79.5 Nm	Torque	96 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	10
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	942 ccm	Displacement	1,202 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

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 width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	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	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,290 mm	Length	2,255 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,570 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XV 950 R 2014

Visually, the Yamaha XV950R does everything right - it stands out from the wide variety of cruisers with its sporty touch. In riding, however, it does not stand out significantly from the competition. The XV950R also has the usual problem with low lean angle clearance, which is not helped by the firmer tuning of the chassis.

Minimalist look with sporty accents

cultivated engine

taut and stable chassis

stable brakes

good workmanship

low centre of gravity and low seat height advantageous for smaller riders.

Engine has too little "momentum"

low lean angle clearance

restrained sound.