2016 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight vs 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2016 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
566.6 pounds
2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Power
70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227 kg / 500 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2024
ColoursOlive Gold, Velocity Red Sunglo, Hard Candy Cancun Blue Flake, Hard Candy Gold Flake, Vivid Black, Billet Silver-
Make Model-BMW R 12 Cruiser
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.)58.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)710 mm-
Seat Height (in.)28.0 inches-
Length (mm)2,210 mm-
Length (in.)87.0 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)110 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)4.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,495 mm-
Seat Height710 mm / 28.0 in.754 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase1,495 mm / 58.9 in.1519 mm / 59.8 in
Height-1110 mm / 43.7 in
Length2,210 mm / 87.0 in.2200 mm / 86.6 in
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)-1760 mm / 69.3 in
Width-830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.09 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)7.90 litres-
Dry Weight (kg)247-
Oil Capacity (l)2.60 litres-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)0.17 quarts-
Wet Weight (kg)257.0 kg227
Wet Weight (lbs.)566.6 pounds-
Dry Weight (lbs.)544.5 pounds-
Dry Weight247 kg / 544.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity7.90 litres / 2.09 gallons14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight257.0 kg / 566.6 lbs227 kg / 500 lbs
Performance
Max Power-70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque96.00 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 3500 Revolutions106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2715 HP/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.5 x 3.8 inches-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Bore x Stroke (mm)88.9 x 96.8 mm-
CO2113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke-
Displacement-1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailEvolution® engineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection-
Bore x Stroke-101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio9.7:112:1
Cooling System-Air/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-59
Engine LubricationDry sump-
ExhaustChrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflers-
Fuel Consumption4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Type-Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bathSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBeltShaft
Gear Ratios-1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive57/38 ratio-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive-6-speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Trail (in.)5.2 inches-
Trail (mm)132 mm-
Frame Type-Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - FrontTelescopic fork46 mm upside-down telescopic forks
Suspension - RearTwin shocksCast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping
Rake29.6°29.3 °
Trail132 mm / 5.2 in.132 mm / 5.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front-90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-90 mm / 3.5 in
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation4-inch Speedometer mounted low and integrated into handlebar clamp electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, LED indicator lights-
Lighting systemHigh beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional)-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle disc. Dual-piston. Optional ABS.2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Single-piston. Optional ABS.Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro
RimsBlack, Laced Steel-
Rims - Front-2.75 x 19
Rims - Rear-4.00 x 16
Tyres - Front150/80-16100/90 - R19
Tyres - Rear150/80-B16150/80 - R16
Wheels-Aluminium cast wheels