2015 Harley-Davidson XL 1200T Superlow vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 Harley-Davidson XL 1200T Superlow 2015 Harley-Davidson XL 1200T Superlow

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
274 kg / 604 lb.s
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20152026
Make ModelHarley Davidson XL 1200T SuperlowKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat HeightLaden 663.7 mm / 26.1 in Unladen 705.0 mm / 27.8 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1500 / 59.0 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance95 mm / 3.7 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Length2210 mm / 87.0 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)274 195
Dry Weight (kg)263-
Dry Weight263 kg / 580 lb.s-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / US 4.5 gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Oil Capacity2.6 Litres / 2.7 US qrts-
Wet Weight274 kg / 604 lb.s195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque96 Nm / 9.8 kgf-m / 70.8 ft/lbs @ 3750 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement1202 cc / 73.4 cub in.947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke88.9 x 96.8 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:113.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustClosed loop exhaust system-
Fuel InductionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionDigital CDI-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
Clutch-PASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveBeltChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gear Ratios1st 9.004 / 2nd 6.432 / 3rd 4.783 / 4th 3.965 / 5th 3.400:1-
Primary DriveChain, 38/57 ratio42:76
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeMild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG weldedChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front39 mm ForksWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearCoil-over, dual-adjustable preloadWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Lean Angle26°-
Rake31.1° -
Trail145 mm / 5.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Front-147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 292 mm disc, 2 piston caliper2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 292mm disc, 1 piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR-18 59W120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear150/70 ZR-17 69W180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - FrontBlack/Silver, split 5-spoke cast aluminum3.5 x 17
Wheels - RearBlack/Silver, split 5-spoke cast aluminum5.5 x 17