| General |
| Year | 2016 - 17 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | Unladen 710 mm / 28.0 in. | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1495 mm / 58.9 in. | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | - | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2210 mm / 87.0 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | - | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 252 | 203 |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.9 L / 2.1 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Oil Capacity | 2.6 L / 0.69 US gal | - |
| Wet Weight | 252 kg / 556 lbs | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | - | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 96 Nm / 9.8 kgf-m / 70.8 ft/lbs./ @ 3500 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1202 cc / 73.4 cu in. | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Evolution®, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | Shorty-dual exhaust with blacked out mufflers | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | - | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Belt | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 9.004 / 2nd 6.432 / 3rd 4.783 / 4th 3.965 / 5th 3.400:1 | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 38/57 ratio | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | Front forks with cartridge dampening technology | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | Emulsion technology rear shocks with 50 mm range of pre-load adjustability and an under-seat, rear shock suspension adjustment wrench | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Lean Angle | 27.1° | - |
| Rake | 29.6° | 23.2° |
| Trail | 132 mm / 5.2 in. | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Tyres - Front | 130/90 B16 73H | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/80 B16 77H | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Wheels - Front | Cast aluminium, 9 double spoke, black, machined highlights | - |
| Wheels - Rear | Cast aluminium, 9 double spoke, black, machined highlights | - |