BMW R 1250 R vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 R or Harley-Davidson Sportster S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 R and Sportster S. BMW R 1250 R Price starts at Rs.16.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Standard and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.15.54 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW R 1250 R is 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 136 PS @ 7750 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, R 1250 R provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Sportster S has a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model). BMW R 1250 R is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.
R 1250 R vs Sportster S
Key Highlights | BMW R 1250 R | Harley-Davidson Sportster S |
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Price | Rs.16.25 Lakh | Rs.15.54 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1252 cc |
Power | 136 PS @ 7750 rpm | 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 15 kmpl | 20 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
R 1250 R specifications | Sportster S specifications | ||
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Variant Name | |||
On Road Price | 18.59 Lakh | 17.78 Lakh | |
User Rating | |||
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 Litres | 11.8 Litres | |
Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 1252 cc |
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
R 1250 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Sportster S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | ||
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Rear Wheel Size | - | 16 | |
Wheel Type | - | Alloy | |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | 1 | |
Front Wheel Size | - | 17 | |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | 1 | |
Calliper Type | - | Front- 4 Piston Rear- Single Piston Calliper | |
Braking System | - | Dual Channel ABS | |
Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever& Central spring strut& Ø 37 mm | 43 mm inverted fork with compression | |
Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | 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 | 276 mm | 260 mm | |
Rear Type | - | Disc | |
Tubeless Tyres | - | Yes |
Instrumentation
R 1250 R Instrumentation | Sportster S Instrumentation | ||
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Riding Modes Switch | - | 1 | |
Fuel level guage | NO | Digital | |
Tachometer | - | Digital | |
Speedometer | - | Digital | |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Body & Suspension
R 1250 R Body & Suspension | Sportster S Body & Suspension | ||
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Colors | |||
Images | |||
Frame Type | Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame& load-bearing engine | High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame |
Engine & Transmission
R 1250 R Engine & Transmission | Sportster S Engine & Transmission | ||
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Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1252 cc | |
Engine Type | Twin Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& Boxer Engine | Revolution® Max 1250T | |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 | |
No. of valves per cylinder | - | 4 | |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | |
Battery Capacity | 0.144 kwh | 0.144 kwh | |
Range | - | 236 km/charge | |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 194 kmph | |
Max Torque | 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm | |
Max Power | 136 PS @ 7750 rpm | 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm | |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | |
Cooling type | Air and Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
Configuration | DOHC | - | |
Charging Socket | No | - | |
Bore x Stroke | 102.5 x 76 mm | 105 mm x 72.3 mm |
Comfort & Convenience
R 1250 R Comfort & Convenience | Sportster S Comfort & Convenience | ||
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Riding Modes | - | Sport, Road and Rain | |
Low Battery Indicator | - | 1 | |
Under Seat Storage | - | No | |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - | |
Luggage Space | NO | - | |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - | |
Console Type | Digital | Digital | |
Side Stand Indicator | No | No | |
Start Type | Self Start Only | Electric Start |
Safety
R 1250 R Safety | Sportster S Safety | ||
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Radial Tyres | - | 1 | |
Hazard Warning Switch | - | 1 | |
Hazard Warning Indicator | - | 1 | |
Brake Assist | No | - | |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel | Dual Channel ABS | |
Power Modes | No | - | |
Slipper Clutch | Digital | No | |
Traction Control System | Manual | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
R 1250 R Dimensions & Capacity | Sportster S Dimensions & Capacity | ||
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Length | 2165 mm | 2270 mm | |
Width | 880 mm | 843 mm | |
Height | 1300 mm | 1089 mm | |
Wheelbase | 1369 mm | 1520 mm | |
Ground Clearance | - | 90 mm | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 Litres | 11.8 Litres | |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4 Litres | 4.49 Litres | |
Body Type | Sports Bike | Cruiser | |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 239 kg | 225 kg | |
Seat Height | - | 765 mm |
Entertainment & Communication
R 1250 R Entertainment & Communication | Sportster S Entertainment & Communication | ||
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MID (Multi Info Display) | No | Yes |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 R and Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Transmission
BMW R 1250 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Sportster S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 1250 R has a 18 Litres fuel tank with 1300 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Sportster S has 1089 mm seat height and 11.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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What is the on-road price of BMW R 1250 R?
The on-road price of BMW R 1250 R is Rs. 18.59 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.