Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2017 vs. Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2017

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2017 vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2017

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2017 compared to Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2017
Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88.9 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power68 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque96 NmTorque91.2 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10 Compression Ratio11.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
ValvesValvesOHVValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,202 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake30 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail107 mmTrail105 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter16 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,225 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,140 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height710 mmSeat Height795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)265 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)210 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

The Z900 is a top entry-level motorbike. Very smooth engine, great brakes and lots of adjustment options on the chassis and levers. The acceleration may be too good for speed junkies, but it's just right for learning. The lack of electronic gimmicks, riding modes and traction control doesn't bother either, but makes the Z900 a good bike to learn the basics of two-wheeled locomotion. A high-quality purist, a real motorbike, even with only 48 hp!

Smooth engine with punch at approx. 6000 rpm

Finely controllable brakes

Smooth running of the engine super for city traffic

Typical 4-cylinder shriek, but very restrained at low revs

Stable at motorway speeds

Good handling

Quite small for tall people

rather high weight of 210 kg

acceleration with 48 hp rather poor due to weight

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom

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