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

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200Road Hopper 2i
Model year20192013
Price$11,299
Engine1202 cc1202 cc
Torque99 Nm
Weight248 kg210 kg
Seat height29 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity3.3 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
Tires100/90-B19 / 150/80-B16 4.50-18 / 4.50-18

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

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 and the Road Hopper 2i usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 brings its published horsepower in a 248 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: