Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A vs Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition AHarley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom
Model year20162016
Price
Engine1201 cc1201 cc
Horsepower67 hp66 hp
Torque96 Nm96 Nm
Weight255 kg251 kg
Seat height29 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Dual-piston. Optional ABS.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single-piston. Optional ABS.
Tires130/90-B16 / 150/80-B16 MH90-21 / 150/80-B16

Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A vs Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A and the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Limited Edition A brings 67 hp in a 255 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom counters with 66 hp 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: