Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022 vs. BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022 vs BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022 compared to BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022
BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore105 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke72.3 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power122 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque116 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeDry
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,252 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel92 mmTravel125 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionParalever
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel51 mmTravel140 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular
RakeRake60 degreeRake61.5 degree
TrailTrail148 mmTrail110.6 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter265 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width160 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,270 mmLength2,175 mm
WidthWidth843 mmWidth880 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,527 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height765 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)228 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)220 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11.8 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

There's really no point in trying to figure out why the R nineT is so popular, the concept is obviously an excellent fit for today. The BMW R nineT Scrambler also works excellently, relying on the same "old" boxer engine with air cooling, which BMW has miraculously made Euro4-compatible without sacrificing performance or character. The chassis is softer, the wheelbase longer and the equipment more spartan - but under the alias Scrambler this is perfectly acceptable, after all the focus is on comfortable riding. The optional one-man saddle is a bit hard, but the R nineT Scrambler is by no means uncomfortable, and the riding position is particularly convincing. So if you can live with less equipment, steel instead of aluminium and simpler suspension elements, you can save a lot of money with the Scrambler - which you can then best invest in customising!

Boxer engine with character - vibrations, power and sound included. Nevertheless Euro4-compliant

comfortable chassis

pleasant seating position

powerful brakes

cool looks

much cheaper than the R nineT.

rather hard saddle

spartan dashboards, in the base without rev counter and gear indicator

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S vs BMW R nineT Scrambler

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