Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Harley-davidson Iron 1200 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 produces 61 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated, air-cooled Evolution V-twin); Harley-davidson Iron 1200 produces 61 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish power figures for this model).

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Harley-davidson Iron 1200 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 175 km/h (estimated), Harley-davidson Iron 1200 170 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Harley-Davidson). Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 is the faster of the two.

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Harley-davidson Iron 1200 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average), Harley-davidson Iron 1200 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Harley-davidson Iron 1200 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 7.2/10 and Harley-davidson Iron 1200 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Iron 1200 scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 caveat: You tour long distances or hate vibration. Harley-davidson Iron 1200 caveat: You prioritise long-distance comfort over urban cool.

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Harley-davidson Iron 1200 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Roadster 1200: 61 hp. Harley-davidson Iron 1200: 61 hp.

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Harley-davidson Iron 1200 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Roadster 1200: 256 kg, 61 hp. Harley-davidson Iron 1200: 252 kg, 61 hp.

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Harley-davidson Iron 1200

Q: Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Harley-davidson Iron 1200 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 256 kg (wet/curb weight — note: varies slightly by model year), Harley-davidson Iron 1200 252 kg (wet/curb weight).

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Harley-davidson Iron 1200. Harley-davidson Roadster 1200: 61 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated, air-cooled Evolution V-twin) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight — note: varies slightly by model year) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Harley-davidson Iron 1200: 61 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Harley-Davidson), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.