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Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Sportster S or Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sportster S and Ninja 1000 SX. Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.16.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for ABS BS6. Harley-Davidson Sportster S is 2 cylinder, 1252 cc Engine can generate 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX is a 4 cylinder, 1043 cc Engine can generate 4200 W power. In terms of mileage, Sportster S provides a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model), and Ninja 1000 SX has a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Sportster S vs Ninja 1000 SX

Key HighlightsHarley-Davidson Sportster SKawasaki Ninja 1000 SX
PriceRs.16.49 LakhRs.12.20 Lakh
Engine Capacity1252 cc1043 cc
Power120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm4200 W
Mileage/Range20 kmpl17 kmpl
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Harley-Davidson Sportster S STD bike
Harley-Davidson Sportster S
STD
Rs. 16.49 Lakh
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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX ABS BS6 bike
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX
ABS BS6
Rs. 12.20 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    18.86 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    N/A
    User Rating
    4.5
    4.5
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Automatic
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    11.8 Litres
    19 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1252 cc
    1043 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front-4-Piston & Rear-Single Piston Calliper
    Front Disc Size
    320
    -
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    42
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    42
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    16
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    4minverteforwitcompression
    SinglSideLeadinLink
    Rear Suspension
    Linkage-mounted& piggyback moNoshock with compression& rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
    Monoshock
    Front Tyre Size
    160/70 - R17
    90/90 - 12

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    -
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    -
    LED headlight
    check
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or Unlimited km
    3 Years/50000 Kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame
    Tubular Steel Underbone

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    -
    Spark Plugs
    2 Per Cylinder
    -
    Engine Capacity
    1252 cc
    1043 cc
    Engine Type
    Revolution® Max 1250T
    BLDC Motor
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Automatic
    Battery Capacity
    0.144 kwh
    3.2 kwh
    Battery Type
    -
    Lithium-ion
    Charging Time
    -
    3 Hr 30 Mins(0 to 80%)
    Range
    -
    136 km/charge
    Top Speed
    194 kmph
    73 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    105 mm x 72.3 mm
    77 x 56 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    check
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    Four Cylinder

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    -
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    Riding Modes
    3
    3
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    -
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    -
    Pillion Grabrail
    -
    Turn Signal
    LED
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    3
    2
    Slipper Clutch
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Wet& Multi-Disc
    Traction Control System
    check
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2270 mm
    1894 mm
    Width
    843 mm
    725 mm
    Height
    1089 mm
    760 mm
    Wheelbase
    1520 mm
    1330 mm
    Ground Clearance
    90 mm
    160 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    11.8 Litres
    19 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4.49 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Electric Scooter
    Seat Height
    765 mm
    760 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    225 kg
    134 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    -
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    Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX

    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. Ninja 1000 SX has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control 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 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Side Stand Indicator.

    Transmission

    Harley-Davidson Sportster S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Ninja 1000 SX comes with 6 Speed Automatic transmission.

    Dimensions

    Harley-Davidson Sportster S has a 11.8 Litres fuel tank with 1089 mm seat height. Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX has 760 mm seat height and 19 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX Owner Reviews

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      • SO
        Sumeet Oram
        04 Jun 2025
        4.4
        Perfect for both touring and city rides, this bike is made for true biking enthusiasts. It gives you a powerful, thrilling feel almost like riding with the spirit of Ghost Rider. I genuinely recommend going for this beast of a machine.
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      • ST
        Sachin Thakur
        1 Year ago
        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.
        Likes (1)
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      • KC
        K Chandan
        2 Year ago
        5.0
        It has a powerful performance and aggressive design
        Likes (1)
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      • KS
        Kundan Singh
        2 Year ago
        5.0
        Good looking bike and smooth running on road Good
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      • SR
        Sikander Rao
        3 Year ago
        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.
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