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Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 vs. Yamaha XV 950 R 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Yamaha XV 950 R 2020

Yamaha XV 950 R 2020

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Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 compared to Yamaha XV 950 R 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021
Yamaha XV 950 R 2020
Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021
Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021
Yamaha XV 950 R 2020
Yamaha XV 950 R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore85 mm
StrokeStroke72.3 mmStroke83 mm
Engine powerEngine power122 HPEngine power52 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,500 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque79.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio9
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,252 ccmDisplacement942 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width160 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,265 mmLength2,290 mm
WidthWidth843 mmWidth830 mm
HeightHeight1,089 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height755 mmSeat Height690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)228 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)251 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11.8 lFuel Tank Capacity12 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

Yamaha XV 950 R 2020

Yamaha XV 950 R 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S vs Yamaha XV 950 R

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

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Price Yamaha XV 950 R

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