2017 Harley-Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

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 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2016 - 172026
Make ModelHarley Davidson XL 1200X Forty-EightYamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Seat HeightUnladen 710 mm / 28.0 in.831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1495 mm / 58.9 in.1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance110 mm / 4.3 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Height-1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length2210 mm / 87.0 in2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width-724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)252 189
Fuel Capacity7.9 L / 2.1 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Oil Capacity2.6 L / 0.69 US gal-
Wet Weight252 kg / 556 lbs189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Max Power-35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque96 Nm / 9.8 kgf-m / 70.8 ft/lbs./ @ 3500 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1202 cc / 73.4 cu in.689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailEvolution®, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke88.8 x 96.8 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:111.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
ExhaustShorty-dual exhaust with blacked out mufflersIntegrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel InductionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)Fuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionDigital CDITCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
Clutch-Multiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveBeltChain
Gear Ratios1st 9.004 / 2nd 6.432 / 3rd 4.783 / 4th 3.965 / 5th 3.400:1-
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 weldedA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - FrontFront forks with cartridge dampening technologyTelescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearEmulsion technology rear shocks with 50 mm range of pre-load adjustability and an under-seat, rear shock suspension adjustment wrenchLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Lean Angle27.1°-
Rake29.6° 24°
Trail132 mm / 5.2 in.91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front-119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipersSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front130/90 B16 73H120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear150/80 B16 77H180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R
Wheels - FrontCast aluminium, 9 double spoke, black, machined highlights-
Wheels - RearCast aluminium, 9 double spoke, black, machined highlights-