Honda CB500X 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Honda CB500X 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Overview - Honda CB500X 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Honda CB500X 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Technical Specifications Honda CB500X 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Honda CB500X 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Honda CB500X 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	72.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	122 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8.6 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	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	471 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

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	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,095 mm	Length	2,265 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	843 mm
Height	Height	1,390 mm	Height	1,089 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,421 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	755 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	480 km	Range	245 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.6 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500X 2021

Honda's A2 all-rounder has evolved positively! Components such as brakes and chassis have been noticeably upgraded, while the new paintwork and headlight signature also make a clear statement about the 2022 vintage. Get on and go is the motto here, because thanks to the easy handling and accessible ergonomics, you feel comfortable on this 48 hp touring enduro after just a few metres. Young or old - the CB500X has a place for everyone!

comfortable ergonomics

low consumption

smooth engine

buttery gearbox and smooth clutch

intuitive handling

accessibility

many accessories available ex works

Windshield only adjustable with tools

Brake pressure point could be more clearly defined

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

The Sportster S returns to the tradition of this model series - yes, it really used to be about sport! That's why the latest American creation, with its 122 hp and 125 Nm of torque, doesn't want to be a cruiser, but instead is almost classless in its pursuit of customers. What is on offer is a wonderful poser bike that is surprisingly easy to ride. The single-disc brake at the front works well and the fat 160 front tyre steers better than you would expect. Only the hard suspension makes the rider suffer on longer distances - which of course doesn't matter at all in front of the ice cream parlour. Electronics and safety are top-notch, which mitigates the tidy price for true fans.

Powerful, refined engine

brakes very good for a single-disc system

full electronics package with cornering ABS and lean angle-dependent traction control

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling due to wide front tyre

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB500X vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

Price Honda CB500X

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