2017 Harley-Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

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 Suzuki GSX-R 750 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Top Speed
270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Weight
190 kg / 418 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2016 - 172026
Make ModelHarley Davidson XL 1200X Forty-EightSuzuki GSX-R 750
Dimensions
Seat HeightUnladen 710 mm / 28.0 in.810 mm / 31.8 in.
Wheelbase1495 mm / 58.9 in.1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Ground Clearance110 mm / 4.3 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height-1125 mm / 44.6 in.
Length2210 mm / 87.0 in2030 mm / 79.9 in.
Width-710 mm / 28.0 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)252 190
Dry Weight (kg)-156
Dry Weight-156 kg / 344 lbs
Fuel Capacity7.9 L / 2.1 US gal17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Oil Capacity2.6 L / 0.69 US gal-
Wet Weight252 kg / 556 lbs190 kg / 418 lbs
Performance
Top Speed-270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)-3.2 sec
Max Power-110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque96 Nm / 9.8 kgf-m / 70.8 ft/lbs./ @ 3500 rpm86.3 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 64 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile-10.7 sec
Top Gear Acceleration-4.1 sec
Engine
Displacement1202 cc / 73.4 cu in.749 c / 45.7 cub. in.
Engine DetailEvolution®, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke88.8 x 96.8 mm70 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:112.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooledLiquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow.
Engine Oil Specification-Synthetic,10W/40
ExhaustShorty-dual exhaust with blacked out mufflers-
Fuel Consumption-5.5 l/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg
Fuel InductionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)New 32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the new S-DMS engine management system
IgnitionDigital CDIDigital DC-CDI
Lubrication-Wet sump
Spark Plug-NGK, CR9E
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
Clutch-Wet, multiple discs
Final DriveBeltChain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links
Gear Ratios1st 9.004 / 2nd 6.432 / 3rd 4.783 / 4th 3.965 / 5th 3.400:11st 2.79 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.71 / 4th 1.50 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.20:1
Primary Drive Ratios38/57 ratio-
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeMild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG weldedUltra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings.
Suspension - FrontFront forks with cartridge dampening technologyShowa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping
Suspension - RearEmulsion technology rear shocks with 50 mm range of pre-load adjustability and an under-seat, rear shock suspension adjustment wrenchShowa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound damping
Lean Angle27.1°-
Rake29.6° 23.8°
Trail132 mm / 5.2 in.97 mm / 3.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front-120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear-130 mm / 5.1 in.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo 4 piston monoblock calipers
Brakes - RearSingle ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipersSingle 220 mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper
Rims - Front-3.8 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.5 x 17
Tyres - Front130/90 B16 73H120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear150/80 B16 77H180/55 ZR17
Wheels-Aluminum, 3 spoke
Wheels - FrontCast aluminium, 9 double spoke, black, machined highlights-
Wheels - RearCast aluminium, 9 double spoke, black, machined highlights-