Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2021

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020

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Overview - Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2021

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020

Technical Specifications Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2021
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeV
BoreBore97.6 mmBore88.9 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke96.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power78 HPEngine power67 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,100 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpm
TorqueTorque106 NmTorque96 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,000 rpmRpm at Torque3,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10 Compression Ratio10
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesOHCValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,200 ccmDisplacement1,202 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter47 mmDiameter49 mm

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake24.5 degreeRake29.6 degree
TrailTrail92 mmTrail132 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter16 inchFront tyre diameter16 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height90 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,220 mmLength2,165 mm
WidthWidth800 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,024 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,500 mmWheelbase1,495 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height690 mmSeat Height710 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)251 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)255 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12 lFuel Tank Capacity7.9 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
Stationary noiseStationary noise97 dBStationary noise98 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2021

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Bonneville Bobber vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight

Price Triumph Bonneville Bobber

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight

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