Road Hopper Type 1 vs Harley-Davidson XL1200R Sportster Roadster (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Road Hopper Type 1stacks up against the Harley-Davidson XL1200R Sportster Roadster. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecRoad Hopper Type 1Harley-Davidson XL1200R Sportster Roadster
Model year20092007
Price$8,695
Engine1202 cc1200 cc
Torque107 Nm
Weight205 kg256 kg
Seat height28 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Dual-piston
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single-piston
Tires4.50-18 / 4.50-18 100/90-H19 / 150/80-B16

Road Hopper Type 1 vs Harley-Davidson XL1200R Sportster Roadster — which should you buy?

Picking between the Road Hopper Type 1 and the Harley-Davidson XL1200R Sportster Roadster usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Road Hopper Type 1 brings its published horsepower in a 205 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson XL1200R Sportster Roadster counters with its own power figure at 256 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: