Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007
Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power122 HP
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,202 ccmDisplacement1,252 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height673 mmSeat Height755 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity11.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007

Even as a used machine, the XL 1200C Sportster with its air-cooled Evolution V2 still offers the typical Harley Sportster feeling, but also comfort and practicality thanks to forward-mounted detents and electronic fuel injection. The brakes do require an anticipatory riding style, but otherwise the Sportster Custom is a quite agile, nippy chopper. The riding experience is underpinned by a beautiful, easily perceptible but not obtrusive roaring sound from the rear silencer.

Great, powerful engine

Beautiful sound

Relaxed ergonomics

Agile turn-in behaviour despite large front wheel

Beautiful workmanship

Weak front brake

saddle sits through quite quickly

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

The Sportster S returns to the tradition of this model series - yes, it really used to be about sport! That's why the latest American creation, with its 122 hp and 125 Nm of torque, doesn't want to be a cruiser, but instead is almost classless in its pursuit of customers. What is on offer is a wonderful poser bike that is surprisingly easy to ride. The single-disc brake at the front works well and the fat 160 front tyre steers better than you would expect. Only the hard suspension makes the rider suffer on longer distances - which of course doesn't matter at all in front of the ice cream parlour. Electronics and safety are top-notch, which mitigates the tidy price for true fans.

Powerful, refined engine

brakes very good for a single-disc system

full electronics package with cornering ABS and lean angle-dependent traction control

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling due to wide front tyre

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

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