Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs BMW R 1250 R
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Sportster S or BMW R 1250 R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sportster S and R 1250 R. Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.16.70 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and BMW R 1250 R Price starts at Rs.16.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Harley-Davidson Sportster S is 2 cylinder, 1252 cc Engine can generate 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas BMW R 1250 R is a 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 136 PS @ 7750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Sportster S provides a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model), and R 1250 R has a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas BMW R 1250 R is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
Sportster S vs R 1250 R
| Key Highlights | Harley-Davidson Sportster S | BMW R 1250 R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.16.70 Lakh | Rs.16.25 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 1252 cc | 1254 cc |
| Power | 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 136 PS @ 7750 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | 20 kmpl | 15 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| Sportster S specifications | R 1250 R specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 19.10 Lakh Price Breakup | 18.59 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 4.6 | - |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.8 Litres | 18 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 1252 cc | 1254 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Sportster S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | R 1250 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston | - |
Front Disc Size | 320 | - |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | - |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | - |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 16 | - |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | 4minverteforwitcompression | BMMotorraTeleleverCentrasprinstrut?3mm |
Rear Suspension | Linkage-mounted& piggyback moNoshock with compression& rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
Front Tyre Size | 160/70 - R17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
Instrumentation
| Sportster S Instrumentation | R 1250 R Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Yes | No |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Tachometer | Digital | - |
Speedometer | Digital | - |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| Sportster S Exterior | R 1250 R Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | - |
Warranty
| Sportster S Warranty | R 1250 R Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km | - |
Body & Suspension
| Sportster S Body & Suspension | R 1250 R Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame | Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame& load-bearing engine |
Engine & Transmission
| Sportster S Engine & Transmission | R 1250 R Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 1252 cc | 1254 cc |
Engine Type | Revolution® Max 1250T | Twin Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& Boxer Engine |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | Is_delete |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.144 kwh | 0.144 kwh |
Top Speed | 194 kmph | 200 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 105 mm x 72.3 mm | 102.5 x 76 mm |
Charging Socket | - | No |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Air and Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 136 PS @ 7750 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
| Sportster S Comfort & Convenience | R 1250 R Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | No | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - |
Front Storage Box | No | - |
Geo Fencing | No | - |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | - |
Pillion Footrest | No | - |
Riding Modes | 3 | - |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | - |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | - |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| Sportster S Safety | R 1250 R Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | - |
Pillion Grabrail | No | - |
Turn Signal | LED | - |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | 3 | No |
Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Digital |
Traction Control System | Yes | Manual |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Sportster S Dimensions & Capacity | R 1250 R Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2270 mm | 2165 mm |
Width | 843 mm | 880 mm |
Height | 1089 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase | 1520 mm | 1369 mm |
Ground Clearance | 90 mm | - |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.8 Litres | 18 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4.49 Litres | 4 Litres |
Body Type | Cruiser | Sports Bike |
Seat Height | 765 mm | - |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 225 kg | 239 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
| Sportster S Entertainment & Communication | R 1250 R Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | No |
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Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster S and BMW R 1250 R
Safety
Sportster S comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. R 1250 R has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
Harley-Davidson Sportster S has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and BMW R 1250 R, on the other hand, has Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Harley-Davidson Sportster S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 1250 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Harley-Davidson Sportster S has a 11.8 Litres fuel tank with 1089 mm seat height. BMW R 1250 R has 1300 mm seat height and 18 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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Harley-Davidson Sportster S and BMW R 1250 R FAQs
What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S?
The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is Rs. 19.10 Lakh in New Delhi.
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.