2016 BMW S 1000RR vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 BMW S 1000RR 2016 BMW S 1000RR

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
146 kW / 199 hp @ 13500 rpm
Top Speed
201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph
Weight
449.7 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
Comments4 mode, disengageable Race ABS and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control).-
Year20162025
ColoursRacing Red/Light White, Black Storm Metallic, Black Storm Metallic/racing Red, Light White/Lupin Blue Metallic/Racing Red-
Make ModelBMW S 1000RRHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Width (mm)826 mm-
Width (in.)32.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,425 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)56.1 inches-
Seat Height (mm)815 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.1 inches-
Length (mm)2,050 mm-
Length (in.)80.7 inches-
Height (mm)1,138 mm-
Height (in.)44.8 inches-
Seat Height815 mm / 32.0 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1425 mm / 56.1 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1140 mm / 44.8 in. (excl. mirrors)1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2050 mm / 80.7 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
Wet Weight (lbs.)449.7 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)204.0 kg228
Dry Weight (lbs.)386.9 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.62 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.50 litres-
Dry Weight (kg)175.5221
Dry Weight175.5 kg / 386.9 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight204 kg / 449.7 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)125.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)201.2 km/h-
Top Speed201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph-
Max Power146 kW / 199 hp @ 13500 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque113 Nm / 11.5 kgf-m / 83.3 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio1.1339 HP/kg-
Engine
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
CO2132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 49.7 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.0 inches-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
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-
Bore x Stroke80 x 49.7 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine ManagementEmission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converters, EU-3 norm with electronically controlled interference pipe-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Reserve4.1 Litres / 1.08 US gal-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
Mixture ControlElectronic injection-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 7 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, mechanically controlledMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain 17/45Belt, 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 DriveChain 17/45Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / DriveConstant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Trail (mm)97 mm-
Trail (in.)3.8 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm-
Frame TypeAluminium composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engineStressed-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 46 mm, compression and rebound stage adjustable43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearAluminium double-strut swingarm, compression and rebound damping adjustableLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake23.5°30°
Steering Head Angle66,5°-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail96.5 mm / 3.8 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.7 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electrical Systems
Alternator350 W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc, 1 piston caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Race ABS (part-integral), disengageable, modes to selectStandard
RimsCast aluminum 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
WheelsAluminium cast wheelsAluminum cast, satin black