Honda CB650R 2023 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2012

Honda CB650R 2023

Honda CB650R 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2012

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Overview - Honda CB650R 2023 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2012

Honda CB650R 2023

Honda CB650R 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2012

Technical Specifications Honda CB650R 2023 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2012

Honda CB650R 2023
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2012
Honda CB650R 2023
Honda CB650R 2023
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2012
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore67 mmBore88.9 mm
StrokeStroke46 mmStroke96.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power67 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power3,700 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque3,200 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.6 Compression Ratio9.7
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,202 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,120 mmLength2,275 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,525 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height710 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.4 lFuel Tank Capacity7.9 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB650R 2023

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

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB650R vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two

Price Honda CB650R

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two

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