Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 vs. BMW F 900 R 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

BMW F 900 R 2021

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 vs BMW F 900 R 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

BMW F 900 R 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 compared to BMW F 900 R 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

BMW F 900 R 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

BMW F 900 R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88.9 mm	Bore	86 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	92 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,200 ccm	Displacement	895 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	2,140 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,518 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	673 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW F 900 R 2021

The BMW F 900 R is a full-grown motorbike. 895 cc, 105 hp and 92 Nm smell of versatility. The F 900 R fulfils this promise completely. The motorbike, including electronics and components, does a great job in every situation. But of all things, the heart of the bike, the engine and transmission unit, does not shine in premium gloss.

Great cockpit and functional connectivity

Extensive electronics can be operated logically

Very accessible but still very casual handling

Motorcycle rides bland and reserved but also wild and sporty when needed

Pleasant seating position

Wide choice of equipment and configuration options

Low and high seat options available

Suspension allows wide range of use - comfortable but also direct and precise.

Gearstick a little stiff - with and without quickshifter

Engine runs a little rough and exudes little elegance at the top

Poor splash guard at the rear

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom vs BMW F 900 R

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 vs BMW F 900 R 2021