Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2012

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2012

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore88.9 mm
StrokeStroke72.3 mmStroke96.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power122 HPEngine power67 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power3,200 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque98 Nm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio9.7
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,252 ccmDisplacement1,202 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

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
LengthLength2,270 mmLength2,245 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,510 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height765 mmSeat Height725 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11.8 lFuel Tank Capacity12.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

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 after a little familiarisation. The single-disc brake at the front has a lot of work to do and the fat 160 front tyre does not steer in quite naturally. In addition, the rider has to cope with a hard suspension and a seating position that is energy-sapping on long stages - 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

unique looks

full electronics package with cornering ABS and lean angle-dependent traction control

low-maintenance belt drive

unrivalled

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling because of the wide front tyre

small tank capacity.

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2012

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster

Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 N Nightster

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