Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2020 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2020 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	114.3 mm	Stroke	72.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	94 HP	Engine power	122 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	155 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.46	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,868 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	92 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	112 mm	Travel	51 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	62 degree	Rake	60 degree
Trail	Trail	145 mm	Trail	148 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	292 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	160 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 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	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,355 mm	Length	2,270 mm
Width	Width	850 mm	Width	843 mm
Height	Height	1,160 mm	Height	1,089 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,615 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	765 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	308 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2020

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

Price Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

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