| General |
| Year | 2011 | 2025 |
| Make Model | BMW K 1300 S | Harley Davidson Sportster S |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 820 mm/ 32.3 in - low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in | 765 mm / 30.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1585 mm / 62.4 in | 1520 mm / 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 90 mm / 3.5 in |
| Height | 1221 mm / 48.0 in (excl. mirrors) | 1085 mm / 42.7 in |
| Length | 2182 mm / 85.9 in | 2270 mm / 89.42 in |
| Seat Height (Laden) | - | 734 mm / 28.9 in |
| Width | 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. morrors) | 840 mm / 33.1 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 254 | 228 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 228 | 221 |
| Dry Weight | 228 kg / 503 lbs | 221 kg / 487 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 254 kg / 550 lbs | 228 kg / 502 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 276.6 km/h / 171.9 mph | - |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 2.9 sec | - |
| Acceleration (100-140 km/h) | 3.2 sec | - |
| Acceleration (140-180 km/h) | 3.4 sec | - |
| Acceleration (60-100 km/h) | 3.3 sec | - |
| Acceleration (60-140 km/h) | 6.5 sec | - |
| Max Power | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm | 121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Standing Start 0-140 km/h | 4.3 sec | - |
| Standing Start 0-200 km/h | 7.8 sec | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.0 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. | 1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in | 105 x 72.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | - | 2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler |
| Exhaust management | Fully controlled three-way catalyst | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 Litres/100 km 17.5 km/l / 41.2 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | - |
| Lubrication | Dry sump | Semi-dry sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12V / 14AH, maintenance free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Mechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Belt, 34/80 ratio |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.398 / 2nd 1.871 / 3rd 1.525 / 4th 1.296 / 5th 1.143 / 6th 1.015:1 | 1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131 |
| Primary Drive | - | Gear, 49/89 ratio |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine | Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps |
| Suspension - Rear | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
| Fork Angle | - | 28° |
| Lean Angle | - | 35° |
| Rake | - | 30° |
| Steering Head Angle | 60.4º | - |
| Swingarm | - | High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded |
| Trail | 104.4 mm / 4.1 in | 148 mm / 5.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 115 mm / 4.5 in | 92 mm / 3.6 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 82 mm / 3.2 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator, 580W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Rims - Front | 3.50 x 17 | 4.5 x 17 |
| Rims - Rear | 6.00 x 17 | 5.0 x 16 |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503 |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium | Aluminum cast, satin black |