Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 2016 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 2016

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

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Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 2016 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 2016
Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeV
BoreBore101.6 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke111.1 mmStroke72.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power92.5 HPEngine power122 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque148 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.6 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesOHVValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,801 ccmDisplacement1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter16 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,350 mmLength2,265 mm
WidthWidth990 mmWidth843 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,089 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,635 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height650 mmSeat Height755 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)309 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)228 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.9 lFuel Tank Capacity11.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

Price Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

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