Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CX Roadster 2018 vs. Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CX Roadster 2018 compared to Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CX Roadster 2018

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

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Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CX Roadster 2018

Suzuki GSX-8S 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	88.9 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	70 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	83 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	96 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	12.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	2	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,202 ccm	Displacement	776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	114 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	81 mm	Travel	130 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	61 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	140 mm	Trail	104 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,185 mm	Length	2,115 mm
Width	Width	860 mm	Width	775 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,105 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,505 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	259 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A