Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2017 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2025

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2017 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2025

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2025

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Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	88.9 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	72.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	122 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	96 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,202 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	49 mm	Diameter	43 mm

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	29.6 degree	Rake	60 degree
Trail	Trail	132 mm	Trail	148 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	160 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,270 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,495 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	710 mm	Seat Height	765 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	255 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A