Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom vs Samurai Chopper Type 7 (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Customstacks up against the Samurai Chopper Type 7. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom | Samurai Chopper Type 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Price | $10,299 | — |
| Engine | 1201 cc | 1202 cc |
| Torque | 107 Nm | — |
| Weight | 251 kg | 205 kg |
| Seat height | 27 mm | 28 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 2.1 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston | Single disc. HD 1-Piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston | Single disc. Wilwood 2-P |
| Tires | 130/90-B16 / 150/80-B16 | 4.50-18 / 4.50-18 |
Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom vs Samurai Chopper Type 7 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom and the Samurai Chopper Type 7 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom brings its published horsepower in a 251 kg package, while the Samurai Chopper Type 7 counters with its own power figure at 205 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: