Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom vs Road Hopper 2i (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Customstacks up against the Road Hopper 2i. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Sportster 1200 CustomRoad Hopper 2i
Model year20192013
Price$10,999
Engine1202 cc1202 cc
Horsepower67 hp
Torque99 Nm
Weight255 kg210 kg
Seat height29 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Dual piston, optional ABS.Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle disc. Dual piston, optional ABS.Single disc. Hydraulic
Tires130/90-B16 / 150/80-B16 4.50-18 / 4.50-18

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom vs Road Hopper 2i — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom and the Road Hopper 2i usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom brings 67 hp in a 255 kg package, while the Road Hopper 2i counters with its own power figure at 210 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: