Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021
Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore105 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke72.3 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power122 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque63 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,252 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

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 diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,265 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth843 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,089 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height755 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)228 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)228 kg
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

Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition

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