Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2014 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2014 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2014 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2014
Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88.9 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke72.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power68 HPEngine power122 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque96 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
ValvesValvesOHVValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,202 ccmDisplacement1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width160 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 height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,225 mmLength2,265 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth843 mm
HeightHeight1,140 mmHeight1,089 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height710 mmSeat Height755 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)265 kgDry Weight (with ABS)221 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity11.8 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.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

The Sportster S returns to the tradition of this model series - yes, it really used to be about sport! That's why the latest American creation, with its 122 hp and 125 Nm of torque, doesn't want to be a cruiser, but instead is almost classless in its pursuit of customers. What is on offer is a wonderful poser bike that is surprisingly easy to ride. The single-disc brake at the front works well and the fat 160 front tyre steers better than you would expect. Only the hard suspension makes the rider suffer on longer distances - which of course doesn't matter at all in front of the ice cream parlour. Electronics and safety are top-notch, which mitigates the tidy price for true fans.

Powerful, refined engine

brakes very good for a single-disc system

full electronics package with cornering ABS and lean angle-dependent traction control

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling due to wide front tyre

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

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