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BMW F 900 XR vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW F 900 XR or Harley-Davidson Sportster S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between F 900 XR and Sportster S. BMW F 900 XR Price starts at Rs.12.55 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.15.54 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW F 900 XR is 2 cylinder, 895 cc Engine can generate 103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a 2 cylinder, 1252 cc Engine can generate 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, F 900 XR provides a mileage of 23.8 kmpl (base model), and Sportster S has a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model). BMW F 900 XR is available in 2 colours & 3 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

F 900 XR vs Sportster S

Key HighlightsBMW F 900 XRHarley-Davidson Sportster S
PriceRs.12.55 LakhRs.15.54 Lakh
Engine Capacity895 cc1252 cc
Power103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range23.8 kmpl20 kmpl
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Specifications Overview

F 900 XR specificationsSportster S specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
14.28 Lakh
Price Breakup
17.78 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.7
4.6
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.5 Litres
11.8 Litres
Engine Displacement
895 cc
1252 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

F 900 XR Brakes, Suspension & TyresSportster S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
17
16
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Calliper Type
Front - 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Front- 4 Piston Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
43 mm inverted fork with compression
Rear Suspension
Double-sided swinging arm with central suspension strut
Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - ZR17
160/70 - R17
Rear Tyre Size
180/55 - ZR17
180/70 - R16
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
265 mm
260 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

F 900 XR InstrumentationSportster S Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch
1
1
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Body & Suspension

F 900 XR Body & SuspensionSportster S Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame

Engine & Transmission

F 900 XR Engine & TransmissionSportster S Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
895 cc
1252 cc
Engine Type
Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line two-cylinder engine& 4 valves DOHC engine
Revolution® Max 1250T
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.14 kwh
0.144 kwh
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
-
Range
372 km/charge
236 km/charge
Top Speed
200 kmph
194 kmph
Max Torque
92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Max Power
103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm
120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Bore x Stroke
86 mm x 77 mm
105 mm x 72.3 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
23.8 kmpl
20 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

F 900 XR Comfort & ConvenienceSportster S Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
Rain and Road
Sport, Road and Rain
Low Battery Indicator
1
1
Average Speed Indicator
1
-
Pillion Footrest
1
-
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Side Stand Indicator
-
No
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

F 900 XR SafetySportster S Safety
Radial Tyres
1
1
Hazard Warning Switch
1
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
1
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch
Multiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping)& mechanically operated
No

Dimensions & Capacity

F 900 XR Dimensions & CapacitySportster S Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2160 mm
2270 mm
Width
860 mm
843 mm
Height
1320 mm
1089 mm
Wheelbase
1521 mm
1520 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
90 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.5 Litres
11.8 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3 Litres
4.49 Litres
Body Type
Adventure
Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight
219 kg
225 kg
Seat Height
825 mm
765 mm

Entertainment & Communication

F 900 XR Entertainment & CommunicationSportster S Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
-
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Detailed Comparison of BMW F 900 XR and Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Transmission

BMW F 900 XR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Sportster S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

BMW F 900 XR has a 15.5 Litres fuel tank with 1320 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Sportster S has 1089 mm seat height and 11.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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BMW F 900 XR and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Owner Reviews

  • F 900 XR Review
  • Sportster S Review
    • HD
      Hardick Dhankar
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW F 900 XR
      3.5
      the bike speed good & comfortable ride,
      Likes (1)
    • GV
      Gaurav Verma
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW F 900 XR
      4.0
      Its 895cc engine is loaded with torque.It is Equipped with top-spec safety electronics.
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    • ST
      Sachin Thakur
      11 Apr 2024
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      5.0
      Package of power and performance excellent acceleration and control Provides a comfortable riding experience. With all these features I can say surely it's an price worth it.
      Like
    • KC
      K Chandan
      6 Month ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      5.0
      It has a powerful performance and aggressive design
      Likes (1)
    • KS
      Kundan Singh
      8 Month ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      5.0
      Good looking bike and smooth running on road Good
      Like
    • SR
      Sikander Rao
      2 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      4.0
      I have test driven every Harley Davidson bike and Sportster S has made a mark on me.Does sound incredible,engine is too smooth and refined.If you have 12 to 13 Lacs budget then this is the bike for you.
      Likes (6)
    • AS
      Ajay Sehgal
      2 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      4.2
      The best thing that I like is it gets bluetooth and navigations as it comes loaded with top tech electronics.
      Likes (2)
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    BMW F 900 XR and Harley-Davidson Sportster S FAQs

    What is the on-road price of BMW F 900 XR?
    The on-road price of BMW F 900 XR is Rs. 14.28 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S?
    The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is Rs. 17.78 Lakh in New Delhi.