Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom — which is more fuel-efficient?

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

Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom: 53 hp. Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom: 67 hp.

Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom: 256 kg, 53 hp. Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom: 256 kg, 67 hp.

Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom

Q: Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom produces 53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (approximate; later fuel-injected models post-2007); Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom produces 67 hp @ 5,500 rpm (later Evolution-era models; note: earlier carbureted versions produced approximately 60 hp). Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom wins by 14 hp.

Q: Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and rider conditions), Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions).

Q: Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom 256 kg (wet/curb weight), Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 256 kg (wet/curb weight).

Q: Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom 7.2/10 and Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom caveat: You tour long distances or hate vibration. Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom caveat: You prioritize comfort over long touring distances.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom. Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom: 53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (approximate; later fuel-injected models post-2007) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and rider conditions), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Custom: 67 hp @ 5,500 rpm (later Evolution-era models; note: earlier carbureted versions produced approximately 60 hp) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.