2013 BMW S 1000RR vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2013 BMW S 1000RR 2013 BMW S 1000RR

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
143.9 kW / 193 hp @ 13000 rpm
Top Speed
193.1 km/h / 120.0 mph
Weight
451.0 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
Year20132025
ColoursRed/white, grey, black, white/blue/red-
Make ModelBMW S 1000RRHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Width (mm)720 mm-
Width (in.)28.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,422 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)56.0 inches-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Length (mm)2,010 mm-
Length (in.)79.1 inches-
Seat Height820 mm / 33.3 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1422.7 mm / 56.0 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1138 mm / 44.8 in. (excl. mirrors)1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2056 mm / 80.9 in.2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width826 mm / 32.5 in (incl. mirrors)840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)180.5221
Dry Weight (lbs.)398.0 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.60 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.41 litres-
Wet Weight (lbs.)451.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)204.6 kg228
Dry Weight178 kg / 398 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight204.6 kg / 451.0 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)193.1 km/h-
Maximum RPM9000-
Top Speed (mph.)120.0 mph-
Top Speed193.1 km/h / 120.0 mph-
Max Power143.9 kW / 193 hp @ 13000 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 82.6 lb-ft @ 9750 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio1.0691 HP/kg-
Engine
Displacement (cc)999.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 49.7 mm-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.00 gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)3.79 litres-
CO2951.2 CO-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.0 inches-
Displacement999 cc / 60.9 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour 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, digital engine electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-KP)-
Bore x Stroke80 x 49.7 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled.Liquid cooled
EmissionsTwo regulated three-way catalytic converters, EU-3-
ExhaustStainless steel. 4-in-2-in-1. Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3.2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption41.00 litres/100 km (2.4 km/l or 5.74 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection, digital motor electronics BMS-KPElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Reserve3.79 litres / 1.00 gallons-
Intake / Outlet Valve Diameter33.5 mm / 27.2 mm-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Throttle valve diameter48 mm-
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity14 V / 10 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple disc antihopping clutch in oil bath, mechanically operatedMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain 17/45Belt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 2.6471 / 2nd 2.091 / 3rd 1.727 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.261:11st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)119 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm-
Frame TypeBridge-type aluminium frame, load-bearing engineStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front43mm Telescopic fork43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearCast aluminium double-strut swingarm with eccentric adjustment for rear axle, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake24.0°30°
Steering Head Angle66.1°-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail98.5 mm148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear125 mm / 4.9 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc 1 piston calipersSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Race ABS, disengageable, 4 modes to select: Rain, Sport, Race, Slick (optional equipment)Standard
RimsAluminum cast wheels-
Rims - Front3.50 x 174.5 x 17
Rims - Rear6.00 x 175.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
WheelsCast alumiiumAluminum cast, satin black