Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2006

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2006

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2006

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Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2006

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021
Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2006

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power122 HPEngine power117 HP
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,252 ccmDisplacement1,131 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,700 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height755 mmSeat Height660 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11.8 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

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

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2006

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2006

The acceleration with a V-Rod is incomparable. You could say that this was the first off-the-shelf Harley that really marches. On the other hand, the sound is rather meagre and needs the floodgates to be opened. As is well known, the engine was developed by Porsche. But at only 21,295 euros, the V-Rod is much cheaper than a Porsche.

Rapid acceleration

high speeds possible

compact, coherent motorbike

disc edges.

No support provided for a passenger

no backrest available

relatively heavy.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S vs Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

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Price Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD

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