Triumph Speedmaster 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

Triumph Speedmaster 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

Overview - Triumph Speedmaster 2009 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

Triumph Speedmaster 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

Technical Specifications Triumph Speedmaster 2009 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

Triumph Speedmaster 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

Triumph Speedmaster 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	90 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	68 mm	Stroke	72.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	61 HP	Engine power	122 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	74 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	865 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

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 diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,420 mm	Length	2,270 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	843 mm
Height	Height	1,160 mm	Height	1,089 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,655 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	720 mm	Seat Height	765 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19.3 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speedmaster 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

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 after a little familiarisation. The single-disc brake at the front has a lot of work to do and the fat 160 front tyre does not steer in quite naturally. In addition, the rider has to cope with a hard suspension and a seating position that is energy-sapping on long stages - 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

unique looks

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

low-maintenance belt drive

unrivalled

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling because of the wide front tyre

small tank capacity.