Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper vs Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Captain America ChopperHarley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A
Model year19692016
Price
Engine1200 cc1201 cc
Horsepower60 hp67 hp
Torque96 Nm
Weight272 kg255 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Expanding shoeSingle disc
Tires130/90-B16 / 150/80-B16

Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper vs Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper and the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper brings 60 hp in a 272 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A 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: