BMW K 1300 R 2015 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

BMW K 1300 R 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Overview - BMW K 1300 R 2015 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

BMW K 1300 R 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Technical Specifications BMW K 1300 R 2015 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

BMW K 1300 R 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

BMW K 1300 R 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	64.3 mm	Stroke	72.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	172 HP	Engine power	122 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Lubrication	Lubrication	Dry sump	Lubrication	Dry sump
Displacement	Displacement	1,293 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

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	2,228 mm	Length	2,265 mm
Width	Width	856 mm	Width	843 mm
Height	Height	1,095 mm	Height	1,089 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,585 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	755 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1300 R 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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 BMW K 1300 R vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

Price BMW K 1300 R

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Overview - BMW K 1300 R 2015 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021