Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2018 vs. Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2018

Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018

Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2018 vs Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2018

Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018

Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2018 compared to Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2018
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore88.9 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke59.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque96 NmTorque87.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,500 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesOHVValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,202 ccmDisplacement847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake29.6 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail132 mmTrail103 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter16 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,075 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth815 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,495 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height710 mmSeat Height830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)255 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)195 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity7.9 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2018

If you look up the word bobber in the dictionary, a picture of the Harley-Davidson 48 is likely to come up. In our comparison, thanks to the long Sportster history and clever marketing, it is probably the most authentic bike of the four test motorbikes. And it's the only one that doesn't have the term "bobber" in its name - because it doesn't need it. Nothing about it has been softened to make comfort-consumed customers happy. When stationary, the motorbike vibrates and the gearbox makes a loud "clunk" with every gear change. The Harley-Davidson 48 is raw, uncompromising and simply oldschool - and cool. Unthinkable with other manufacturers, normal with Harley-Davidson - thanks to clever marketing! Nevertheless, the Forty-Eight rides like a relatively modern motorbike. The V2 has powerful pressure, which the brakes can easily handle. Even though the chassis is designed for comfort, we were surprised at how sportily the Sportster can be moved through curvy terrain.

Very successful appearance, available in four paint finishes

Cool peanut tank

Authentic appearance

Characterful features

Little lean angle clearance

Hard shifting

Very short range due to small tank

Unconventional indicator operation

Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018

Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight vs Yamaha XSR900 Abarth

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight

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Price Yamaha XSR900 Abarth

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