Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021
Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeV
BoreBore105 mmBore103.5 mm
StrokeStroke72.3 mmStroke114.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power122 HPEngine power92.5 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,020 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque156 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque2,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.3
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,252 ccmDisplacement1,923 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter49 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
TravelTravel51 mmTravel43 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake60 degreeRake30 degree
TrailTrail148 mmTrail157 mm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
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, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Engine drag torque control, Tire pressure monitoring system, Traction control

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 mmLength2,320 mm
WidthWidth843 mmWidth925 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,630 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height755 mmSeat Height680 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11.8 lFuel Tank Capacity13.2 l
RangeRange245 kmRange240 km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5.1 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.5 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentBluetooth, Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentBluetooth, Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB-C socket

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 Street Bob 117 2025

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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