Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2017

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2017

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	88.9 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	96 Nm	Torque	65.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	10.8
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
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
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	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,202 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	49 mm	Diameter	41 mm

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	29.6 degree	Rake	65.5 degree
Trail	Trail	132 mm	Trail	100 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,055 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	740 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,495 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	710 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	255 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	193 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2017

The Ninja 650 firmly stamps its predecessor (Er-6f). The engine has mastered the Euro 4 hurdle well and serves up a very usable 68 hp, the chassis is simply great for this class, and the weight reduction of 18(!) kilos compared to the ER-6f justifies reverent nods.

Transparent chassis for sport

playful and good-natured handling, excellent brakes, sharp looks a la ZX-10R

resilient engine.

Little sound from the series pot

engine shows slight vibrations

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 2017