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

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom: 53 hp. Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200: 60 hp.

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

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 — Urban commuters wanting attitude and mechanical simplicity.

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

Q: Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 — 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 Custom 1200 produces 60 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson did not always publish official HP figures; this is a widely cited estimate for the Evolution/Twin Cam era). Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 wins by 7 hp.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Xl 1200 Custom vs Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200. 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 Custom 1200: 60 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson did not always publish official HP figures; this is a widely cited estimate for the Evolution/Twin Cam era) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.