Lehman Trikes Raider Sportster vs Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lehman Trikes Raider Sportsterstacks up against the Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLehman Trikes Raider SportsterHarley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom
Model year20102012
Price$10,299
Engine1202 cc1201 cc
Torque98 Nm107 Nm
Weight251 kg
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipersSingle disc. Dual-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single pistomSingle disc. Single-piston
TiresMH90-21 / 150/80-16 130/90-B16 / 150/80-B16

Lehman Trikes Raider Sportster vs Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lehman Trikes Raider Sportster and the Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lehman Trikes Raider Sportster brings its published horsepower, while the Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom counters with its own power figure at 251 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: