Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 vs. BMW S 1000 RR 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

BMW S 1000 RR 2014

BMW S 1000 RR 2014

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Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 compared to BMW S 1000 RR 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021
BMW S 1000 RR 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore105 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke72.3 mmStroke49.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power122 HPEngine power192 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque9,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio13
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,252 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

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 diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,265 mmLength2,056 mm
WidthWidth843 mmWidth826 mm
HeightHeight1,089 mmHeight1,138 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,432 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height755 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)228 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)207 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11.8 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 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

BMW S 1000 RR 2014

BMW S 1000 RR 2014

BMW S 1000 RR 2015 buyers are closer than ever to a World Superbike Championship machine and will be able to ride it faster than ever before.

Powerful engine

superior electronics package

superb shift assistant

versatile for track and road use

despite high performance, a bike that is easy to ride.

In the fully equipped version, the price skyrockets

stability is a bit tricky

packages subject to surcharges are put together with a focus on profit maximisation and not with a focus on customer benefits.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S vs BMW S 1000 RR

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