HondaAfricaTwin2021-2025vsHarley-DavidsonSportsterS

Honda Africa Twin 2021-2025 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	All Variants
  Hazard Warning Indicator	All Variants
  Hazard Warning Switch	All Variants
  Pass Light	All Variants
  Pillion Grabrail	All Variants
  Radial Tyres
  Side Stand Alarm	1 Variant
  Turn Signal	LED All Variants	LED
  ABS - Anti-lock braking system	All Variants
  Power Modes	4 All Variants	3
  Slipper Clutch	Wet Multiplate All Variants
  Traction Control System	All Variants

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Front Storage Box, Geo Fencing

  Average Speed Indicator	All Variants
  Call/SMS Alerts	All Variants
  Low Battery Indicator	All Variants
  Low Oil Indicator	All Variants
  Pillion Footrest	All Variants
  Riding Modes	4 All Variants	3
  Service Reminder Indicator	All Variants
  GPS & Navigation	All Variants
  Console Type	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Distance to Empty Indicator	All Variants
  Engine Kill Switch	All Variants
  Instrument Console	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Side Stand Indicator	All Variants
  Start Type	Self Start All Variants	Self Start
  USB Charger Port	All Variants

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System, Calliper Type, Front Disc Size, Front Suspension Preload Adjuster

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS All Variants	Dual Channel ABS
  Calliper Type	Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston All Variants	Fixed
  Front Disc Size	310 All Variants	320
  Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	All Variants
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29 All Variants	36
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 All Variants	36
  Front Wheel Size	21 All Variants	R17
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	All Variants
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 All Variants	42
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	41 All Variants	42
  Rear Wheel Size	18 All Variants	R16
  Wheel Type	Spoke All Variants	Alloy
  Front Suspension	Telescopic	4minverteforwitcompression
  Rear Suspension	Pro-Link	Linkage-mounted& piggyback moNoshock with compression& rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
  Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 21 All Variants	160/70 R16
  Rear Tyre Size	150/70 - R18 All Variants	180/70 R16
  Front Type	Disc All Variants	Disc
  Rear Disc/Drum Size	256 mm All Variants	260 mm
  Rear Type	Disc All Variants	Disc
  Tubeless Tyres	All Variants

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern, Spark Plugs, Engine Capacity, Engine Type

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up 1 Variant Automatic/Electronic 1 Variant	1 Down 5 Up
  Spark Plugs	1 Per Cylinder All Variants
  Engine Capacity	1082 cc All Variants	1252 cc
  Engine Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin 1 Variant Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin & DCT 1 Variant	Revolution® Max 1250T
  No. of Cylinders	2 All Variants	2
  No. of valves per cylinder	8 All Variants	4
  Transmission Type	Manual All Variants	Manual
  Battery Capacity	0.072 kwh All Variants	Data Not Available
  Battery Type	Lithium-ion All Variants	Data Not Available
  Top Speed	200 kmph All Variants	194 kmph
  Bore x Stroke	92 mm x 81.45 mm All Variants	105 mm x 72.3 mm
  Charging Socket	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Configuration	Twin Cylinder All Variants	Data Not Available
  Cooling type	Liquid Cooled All Variants	Liquid Cooled
  Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
  Max Power	97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm All Variants	120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
  Max Torque	103 Nm @ 6000 rpm All Variants	125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
  Mileage (Claimed)	20.8 kmpl All Variants	20 kmpl
  Number of Gears	6 Speed All Variants	6 Speed

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• Instrumentation

  Riding Modes Switch, Touch Screen Display, Fuel level guage, Gear Indicator

  Riding Modes Switch	All Variants
  Touch Screen Display	All Variants
  Fuel level guage		Digital
  Gear Indicator
  Tachometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Speedometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Odometer	Digital All Variants	Digital

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length, Width, Height, Wheelbase

  Length	2307 mm	2270 mm
  Width	963 mm	843 mm
  Height	1523 mm	Data Not Available
  Wheelbase	1558 mm	Data Not Available
  Ground Clearance	210 mm	90 mm
  Fuel Tank Capacity	24.5 Litres All Variants	Data Not Available
  Engine Oil Capacity	4.06 Litres All Variants	4.49 Litres
  Body Type	Adventure	Cruiser
  Seat Height	810 mm 1 Variant 830 mm 1 Variant	765 mm
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	239 kg 1 Variant 249 kg 1 Variant	225 kg

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights, LED headlight

  Daytime Running Lights	All Variants
  LED headlight	All Variants

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• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  2 Years or 32000 km

  2 Years/ Unlimited kms

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• Entertainment & Communication

  MID (Multi Info Display)

  MID (Multi Info Display)

  All Variants

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• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros	Aggresively priced DCT gearbox is quite beneficial Engine offers strong mide range	Powerful 1252cc Revolution Max engine (120 hp, 125 Nm) Surprisingly agile and fun handling for a cruiser Advanced electronics including ride modes, traction control, and TFT display Modern design with strong road presence Lightweight feel compared to traditional Harleys
  Cons		Small 11.8-litre fuel tank limits range Firm suspension reduces comfort on bad roads Ground clearance is low (~90 mm), can scrape Expensive for the segment Not a traditional Harley feel (may not suit purists)

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