Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 vs. Honda CB650R 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Honda CB650R 2023

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 vs Honda CB650R 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Honda CB650R 2023

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 compared to Honda CB650R 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Honda CB650R 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Honda CB650R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88.9 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	46 mm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	63 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,200 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,275 mm	Length	2,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	673 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.4 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CB650R 2023

Honda's CB650R proves brilliantly that four-cylinder naked bikes with little displacement are also a real source of joy on the country road. The engine tuning provides enough pressure from the hairpin bend and rewards with a wonderful four-cylinder shriek after a short wait. The chassis components offer a solid balance between everyday life and sportiness.

engine with good revving

adequate power

sporty seating position

wide handlebars

comfortable for everyday use

somewhat sluggish

display functional, but not exciting

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom vs Honda CB650R

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom

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Price Honda CB650R

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 vs Honda CB650R 2023