Kawasaki Z 750 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

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Overview - Kawasaki Z 750 2009 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 750 2009 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

Kawasaki Z 750 2009
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore68.4 mmBore88.9 mm
StrokeStroke50.9 mmStroke96.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power106 HPEngine power68 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,750 rpm
TorqueTorque78 NmTorque96 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,300 rpmRpm at Torque3,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio10
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement748 ccmDisplacement1,202 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter16 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
WidthWidth805 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height710 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.5 lFuel Tank Capacity8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

A good bike at a very good price, especially the upside-down fork is convincing.

improved torque curve

upside-down fork

aggressive engine

low price

high weight

4 hp less than the predecessor

not exactly effortless driving

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z 750 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight

Price Kawasaki Z 750

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight

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