2017 Harley-Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 Harley-Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2017 Harley-Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight

Sport

Engine
Evolution®, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
252 kg / 556 lbs
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
Year2016 - 172026
Make ModelHarley Davidson XL 1200X Forty-EightKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat HeightUnladen 710 mm / 28.0 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1495 mm / 58.9 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance110 mm / 4.3 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Length2210 mm / 87.0 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)252 195
Fuel Capacity7.9 L / 2.1 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Oil Capacity2.6 L / 0.69 US gal-
Wet Weight252 kg / 556 lbs195 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./ @ 3500 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement1202 cc / 73.4 cu in.947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailEvolution®, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke88.8 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
ExhaustShorty-dual exhaust with blacked out mufflers-
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 Drive-42:76
Primary Drive Ratios38/57 ratio-
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeMild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG weldedChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontFront forks with cartridge dampening technologyWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearEmulsion technology rear shocks with 50 mm range of pre-load adjustability and an under-seat, rear shock suspension adjustment wrenchWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Lean Angle27.1°-
Rake29.6° -
Trail132 mm / 5.2 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front-147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipersSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front130/90 B16 73H120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear150/80 B16 77H180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - FrontCast aluminium, 9 double spoke, black, machined highlights3.5 x 17
Wheels - RearCast aluminium, 9 double spoke, black, machined highlights5.5 x 17