Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2016 vs. Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2011

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2016 compared to Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2011

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2016

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2011

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Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2016

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88.9 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	74.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68 HP	Engine power	50 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,700 rpm
Torque	Torque	96 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	9.5
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,202 ccm	Displacement	903 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	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	130 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,225 mm	Length	2,465 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	1,005 mm
Height	Height	1,085 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,645 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	710 mm	Seat Height	680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A