Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 vs. Honda NC750X 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Honda NC750X 2021

Honda NC750X 2021

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Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 compared to Honda NC750X 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021
Honda NC750X 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore105 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke72.3 mmStroke80 mm
Engine powerEngine power122 HPEngine power59 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,750 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque69 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque4,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,252 ccmDisplacement745 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel92 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel51 mmTravel120 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTwin Tube, Tubular
RakeRake60 degreeRake27 degree
TrailTrail148 mmTrail110 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyWave

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

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 width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,265 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth843 mmWidth846 mm
HeightHeight1,089 mmHeight1,330 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,535 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height755 mmSeat Height800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)228 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)214 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11.8 lFuel Tank Capacity14.1 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange245 kmRange402 km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5.1 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption3.5 l/100km

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

Honda NC750X 2021

Honda NC750X 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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