Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2005 vs. Indian Chief Classic 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2005

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2005

Indian Chief Classic 2014

Indian Chief Classic 2014

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Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2005 compared to Indian Chief Classic 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2005
Indian Chief Classic 2014

Engine and Drive Train

TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,202 ccmDisplacement1,811 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,730 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height668 mmSeat Height660 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity20.8 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2005

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2005

Even as a used machine, the XL 1200C Sportster with its air-cooled Evolution V2 still offers the typical Harley Sportster feeling, but also comfort and practicality thanks to forward-mounted detents and electronic fuel injection. The brakes do require an anticipatory riding style, but otherwise the Sportster Custom is a quite agile, nippy chopper. The riding experience is underpinned by a beautiful, easily perceptible but not obtrusive roaring sound from the rear silencer.

Great, powerful engine

Beautiful sound

Relaxed ergonomics

Agile turn-in behaviour despite large front wheel

Beautiful workmanship

Weak front brake

saddle sits through quite quickly

Indian Chief Classic 2014

Indian Chief Classic 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom vs Indian Chief Classic

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Indian Chief Classic

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