BMW R nineT 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

Technical Specifications BMW R nineT 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

BMW R nineT 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

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BMW R nineT 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	88.9 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	109 HP	Engine power	67 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	116 Nm	Torque	96 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,202 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	46 mm	Diameter	49 mm

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	63.2 degree	Rake	28.9 degree
Trail	Trail	107.9 mm	Trail	140 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,105 mm	Length	2,185 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,240 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	221 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	259 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A