Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022 vs. KTM 790 Duke 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

KTM 790 Duke 2020

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022 vs KTM 790 Duke 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

KTM 790 Duke 2020

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022 compared to KTM 790 Duke 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

KTM 790 Duke 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

KTM 790 Duke 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	72.3 mm	Stroke	65.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	122 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Dry sump	Lubrication	Forced
Displacement	Displacement	1,252 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	92 mm	Travel	140 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Deflection
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	51 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	60 degree	Rake	66 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	160 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,475 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	765 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	221 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	169 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 790 Duke 2020

A sporty naked bike that not only has enough power, but also playful handling and high-quality equipment - the KTM 790 Duke ticks all the boxes. If the looks don't bother you, it's hard to find anything the 790 can't do well, because in its hunting ground - the country road - it forms a wonderfully rounded package that doesn't really leave anything to be desired. Initial teething troubles have also been solved, which is why the KTM 790 Duke is still a real recommendation!

high-revving two-cylinder

quickshifter + as standard

great chassis set-up

playful handling

high-quality electronics package

TFT display

good price/performance ratio

Suspension spring preload adjustable at the rear only

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S vs KTM 790 Duke

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Price KTM 790 Duke

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022 vs KTM 790 Duke 2020