2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight vs 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
45.0 km/h / 28.0 mph
Weight
573.0 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
CommentsAmphibian.-
Year-2024
ColoursHard Candy Coloma Gold Flake, Ember Red Sunglo, Big Blue Pearl, Vivid Black-
Make Model-BMW R 12 Cruiser
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)3.9 inches-
Height (in.)55.1 inches-
Height (mm)1,400 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.8 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)99 mm-
Width (in.)63.0 inches-
Length (in.)88.6 inches-
Length (mm)2,250 mm-
Width (mm)1,600 mm-
Seat Height (in.)26.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,519 mm-
Seat Height (mm)660 mm-
Seat Height660 mm / 26.0 in.754 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase1,519 mm / 59.8 in.1519 mm / 59.8 in
Height1,400 mm / 55.1 in.1110 mm / 43.7 in
Length2,250 mm / 88.6 in.2200 mm / 86.6 in
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)-1760 mm / 69.3 in
Width1,600 mm / 63.0 in.830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.10 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)553.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)259.9 kg227
Oil Capacity (Quarts)0.17 quarts-
Fuel Capacity (l)7.95 litres-
Dry Weight (kg)250.8-
Wet Weight (lbs.)573.0 pounds-
Oil Capacity (l)2.60 litres-
Dry Weight250.8 kg / 553.0 lbs-
Fuel Capacity7.95 litres / 2.10 gallons14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight259.9 kg / 573.0 lbs227 kg / 500 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)28.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)45.0 km/h-
Top Speed45.0 km/h / 28.0 mph-
Max Power-70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque107.12 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 79.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.5 x 3.8 inches-
CO2113.7 CO-
Displacement (cc)1201.25 cc-
Displacement (ci)73.30 cubic inches-
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (mm)88.9 x 96.8 mm-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Displacement-1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailAir-cooled, Evolution®Four 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 (ESPFI)-
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-
ExhaustE Type 9-
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
Valve System4-
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.)4.2 inches-
Trail (mm)107 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 - FrontIndependent coil springs and hydraulic dampers46 mm upside-down telescopic forks
Suspension - RearIndependent coil springs and hydraulic dampersCast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping
Rake-29.3 °
Trail107 mm / 4.2 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-piston2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Single-pistonSingle 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