Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 L Low 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 L Low 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 L Low 2009

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 L Low 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 L Low 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 L Low 2009

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 L Low 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 L Low 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore88.9 mm
StrokeStroke72.3 mmStroke96.8 mm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque3,500 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,252 ccmDisplacement1,200 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
LengthLength2,265 mmLength2,250 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,515 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height755 mmSeat Height668 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11.8 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l

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 Sportster XL 1200 L Low 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 L Low 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 L Low

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 L Low

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