can someone please help me compare a Sports bike like a honda cbr to like a harley?

[Mike M]

can someone please help me compare a Sports bike like a honda cbr to like a harley i got a cople things but i need to know more thanks

[SarasotaRiders]

Without being more specific, its hard to say:

Cruiser: weighs 800lbs or more
Sportbike: weighs 375lbs or more

Cruiser: V-twin engine (2 cylinder)
Sportbike: Inline 4 engine (4-cylinder)

Cruiser: makes more power/torque at low RPM
Sportbike: makes more power/torque when rev'ed really high. Like 10,000 to 15,000 rpms

Cruiser: usually air-cooled engine
Sportbike: usually liquid-cooled engine

Cruiser: sometimes have suspension in the rear, sometimes not (called a 'hardtail')
Sportbike: always has suspension

Cruiser: has 'naked' engine
Sportbike: has plastic or fiberglass body panels called fairings. Used to cover the engine, improve aerodynamics, and to direct and force air into the cooling system.

[joe b]

Well for one, you don't need tattoos or tassels to ride a CBR.

The CBR will flat rape the Harley in performance, handling, weight, power, speed, dependability etc... (tassels and ornaments excluded).