2025 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 vs 2020 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 records higher torque and larger displacement than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight. The Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Model: Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117, Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight
  • Year: Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 2025, Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2020
  • Displacement: Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 1917.4, Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 1202
  • Torque: Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 162.7, Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 99
  • Weight: Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 330.2, Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 252
  • Seat height: Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 66.8, Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 67
Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight key specifications
SpecHarley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight
Year20252020
CategoryCruiserCruiser
Displacement1917.41202
Power-65
Torque162.799
Weight330.2252

Torque

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 records 162.7 Nm of torque, 63.7 Nm (64.3%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight at 99 Nm.

Weight

The Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight records a lower wet weight of 252 kg, 78.2 kg less than the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 at 330.2 kg.

Displacement

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 records 1917.4 cc, 715.4 cc (59.5%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight at 1202 cc.

Seat height

The Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight has a higher recorded seat height (67) than the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 (66.8), a difference of 0.2.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 or the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight?

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 records 162.7 Nm of torque, 63.7 Nm (64.3%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight at 99 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 or the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight?

The Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight records a lower wet weight of 252 kg, 78.2 kg less than the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 at 330.2 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 or the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight?

The Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 records 1917.4 cc, 715.4 cc (59.5%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight at 1202 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 and the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight compare?

The Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight has a higher recorded seat height (67) than the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117 (66.8), a difference of 0.2.

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Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 117

2025Cruiser

Displacement1917.4 cc
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Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight

2020Cruiser

Displacement1202 cc
Power65 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1917.4 cc
1202 cc
Power
-
65 hp
Torque
162.7 Nm
99 Nm
Engine Type
V-Twin
V-Twin
Engine Details
V-Twin | DOHC | Cylinder: 2
V-Twin | DOHC | Cylinder: 2
Power / Weight
0.31 hp/kg
0.263 hp/kg
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.0:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Air-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Belt
Belt

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Monoshock
Twin-Shock

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc ABS
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc ABS

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
130/90-B16
130/90-B16
Rear Tyre
150/80-B16
150/80-B16

Dimensions & Weight

Length
241.5 cm
216 cm
Seat Height
66.8 cm
67 cm
Wheelbase
163 cm
149.5 cm
Ground Clearance
12 cm
11 cm
Dry Weight
316.2 kg
247 kg
Wet Weight
330.2 kg
252 kg

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