2021 BMW F 900XR vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW F 900XR 2021 BMW F 900XR

Sport

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
199.6 km/h / 124.0 mph
Weight
482.8 pounds
2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2025
ColoursRacing Red, Light White, galvanic Gold metallic-
Make Model-Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.)60.0 inches-
Height (mm)1420 mm-
Length (in.)85.0 inches-
Length (mm)2160 mm-
Seat Height (in.)28.0 inches-
Height (in.)55.9 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)29.1 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)740 mm-
Width (mm)860 mm-
Width (in.)33.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)710 mm-
Wheelbase (mm)1524 mm-
Seat Height710 mm / 28.0 in.765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1524 mm / 60.0 in.1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1420 mm / 55.9 in.1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2160 mm / 85.0 in.2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width860 mm / 33.9 in.840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Wet Weight (lbs.)482.8 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)15.50 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.10 US gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)219.0 kg228
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity15.50 litres / 4.10 US gallons11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight219.0 kg / 482.8 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)199.6 km/h-
Top Speed199.6 km/h / 124.0 mph-
Max Power-121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque92.0 Nm (9.4 kgf-m or 67.9 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions"126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.4 x 3.0 inches-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.92 US gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)3.50 litres-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)54.61 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)895.0 cc-
CO297.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Bore x Stroke (mm)86.0 x 77.0 mm-
Displacement-1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic injection-
Bore x Stroke-105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio13.1:112.0:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5-
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption4.20 litres/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Reserve3.50 litres / 0.92 US gallons-
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping), mechanically operatedMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Belt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hubGear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)6.8 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)172 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)6.8 inches-
Trail (mm)105 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)172 mm-
Trail (in.)4.1 inches-
Frame TypeBridge-type frame, steel shell constructionStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontUpside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearCast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustableLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake29.5°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail105 mm / 4.1 in.148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front172 mm / 6.8 in.92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear172 mm / 6.8 in.82 mm / 3.2 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED headlamps-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.Single 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.Single 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front3.50-17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear-180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black