It shows to be more powerful than other models. Only difference I see is the air cleaner.

 

Three guesses:

1. Tuned for a little more power since its the sportier bike.
2. Just an error on the site.
3. (Most likely) HD.com measures the Roadster's torque at 3,750 RPM where the Iron and 48 are measured at 3,500 RPM.

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Tuned up, different cams maybe?

 

 

cams are identical between all the Sportster models (even the 883s)

PART NO. DESCRIPTION MODEL(S)
25194-06 CAM GEAR SET, complete, with pinion gear ALL
41300006 PISTON KIT, set XL1200C, XL1200NS, XL1200T, XL1200X, XL1200XS, XL1200CX

Cylinders and heads are different part numbers due to finish only (black, silver or black highlighted)

2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON® PARTS CATALOG: SPORTSTER® MODELS

https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....12885081837601

In the Pro Super Tuner Software all the 1200 models have the exact same Stage 1 tune available.

 

its fictitious, move on. definitely not a reason to be buying on bike over the other. those lghter wheels will spin up faster. they are super light. wheels on the roadster, super light. not carbon light but, stronger, and very light.

 

Thanks for the replies. Had not looked into it in detail. Thinking about a Sportster as a second bike. I like the Roadster, but would have to have higher handle bars. Will look into the cost of swapping them.

 

super cheap. I swapped some out on myvsporty a few months back. BILTWELL. HAS A LOT ON THE CHEAP.


Builtwell (as actually are):
https://www.biltwellinc.com/c1/buy/h...495a778umu_7ho