Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom vs Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson 1200 Customstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson 1200 CustomHarley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom
Model year20202019
Price$10,999
Engine1202 cc1202 cc
Horsepower67 hp67 hp
Torque99 Nm99 Nm
Weight255 kg255 kg
Seat height29 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Dual piston. ABS.Single disc. Dual piston, optional ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Dual piston. ABS.Single disc. Dual piston, optional ABS.
Tires130/90-B16 / 150/80-B16 130/90-B16 / 150/80-B16

Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom vs Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom and the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom brings 67 hp in a 255 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom counters with 67 hp at 255 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: