Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2014 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

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Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2014 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2014
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88.9 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power68 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque96 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionProp shaft
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,202 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter16 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,225 mmLength2,240 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth990 mm
HeightHeight1,140 mmHeight1,525 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,510 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height710 mmSeat Height910 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity33 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom

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Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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