Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021
Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeV
BoreBore105 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke72.3 mmStroke111 mm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque146 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque2,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,252 ccmDisplacement1,746 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel92 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel51 mmTravel86 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake60 degreeRake60 degree
TrailTrail148 mmTrail150 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter292 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width160 mmFront tyre width130 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 width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,265 mmLength2,330 mm
WidthWidth843 mmWidth972 mm
HeightHeight1,089 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,625 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height755 mmSeat Height673 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11.8 lFuel Tank Capacity18.9 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 Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S vs Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB

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