Honda CB650R 2022 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Honda CB650R 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Overview - Honda CB650R 2022 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Honda CB650R 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Technical Specifications Honda CB650R 2022 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Honda CB650R 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Honda CB650R 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	46 mm	Stroke	72.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	122 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	63 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.6	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	92 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	64.5 degree	Rake	60 degree
Trail	Trail	101 mm	Trail	148 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	160 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,120 mm	Length	2,270 mm
Width	Width	750 mm	Width	843 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,089 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	765 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202.5 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.4 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	314 km	Range	245 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB650R 2022

Honda's CB650R proves brilliantly that four-cylinder naked bikes with little displacement are also a real source of joy on the country road. The engine tuning provides enough pressure from the hairpin bend and rewards with a wonderful four-cylinder shriek after a short wait. The chassis components offer a solid balance between everyday life and sportiness.

engine with good revving

adequate power

sporty seating position

wide handlebars

comfortable for everyday use

somewhat sluggish

display functional, but not exciting

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB650R vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

Price Honda CB650R

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Honda CB650R 2022 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Overview - Honda CB650R 2022 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022