Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

BMW S 1000 R 2021

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014 vs BMW S 1000 R 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

BMW S 1000 R 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

BMW S 1000 R 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

BMW S 1000 R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88.9 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68 HP	Engine power	165 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	96 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	12.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC, Drag lever
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,202 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

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

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	120 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	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,255 mm	Length	2,090 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	812 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	710 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW S 1000 R 2021

It's really impressive how BMW always manages to make good motorbikes even better. The sporty S 1000 R with M package and carbon rims looks a bit threatening at first. But even in 2021, the S 1000 R serves up high-tech and performance in a grandiose, usable dosage. The machine rides precisely, handles well but is not tippy. The engine fires out of the corners, but does not overtax. A damn fast motorbike!

Powerful engine

good brakes

comfortable ergonomics

high-priced but high-performance optional extras

simple operation but still very fast

great all-rounder.

Quickshifter good, but not perfect, sound still a bit intrusive

still with vibrations in handlebars

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight vs BMW S 1000 R

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