2019 BMW S 1000RR vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 BMW S 1000RR 2019 BMW S 1000RR

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
152 kW / 207 hp @ 13500 rpm
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Weight
Standard: 197 kg / 434.3 lbs with Race Package option 195.4 / 430.7 lbs with M Package option 193.5 kg / 426.6
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
Year20192025
ColoursLight White/Lupin Blue Metallic/Racing Red-
Make ModelBMW S 1000RRHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Height (in.)44.9 inches-
Height (mm)1140 mm-
Length (in.)80.7 inches-
Length (mm)2050 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.1 inches-
Seat Height (mm)815 mm-
Width (mm)826 mm-
Width (in.)32.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1438 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)56.6 inches-
Seat Height824 mm / 32.4 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1441 mm / 56.7 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1140 mm / 44.9 in.1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length846 mm / 33.3 in (with mirrors)2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width846 mm / 33.3 in (with mirrors)840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)179.5221
Dry Weight (lbs.)395.7 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.62 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.50 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)208.0 kg228
Wet Weight (lbs.)458.6 pounds-
Dry Weight179.5 kg / 395.7 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet WeightStandard: 197 kg / 434.3 lbs with Race Package option 195.4 / 430.7 lbs with M Package option 193.5 kg / 426.6228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph-
Max Power152 kW / 207 hp @ 13500 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio1.1086 HP/kg-
Engine
Displacement (cc)999.0 cc-
CO2155.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.0 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 49.7 mm-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
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, variable intake pipe-
Bore x Stroke80 x 49.7 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio13.3:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop three-way catalytic converter-
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine ManagementBMS-O-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption6.70 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.11 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Fuel TypePremium (super plus) unleaded petrol, octane number 95-98 (RON) (knock control; rated output with 98 RON)-
Intake / Outlet Valve Diameter33.5/27.2-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
Mixture ControlElectronic injection-
StarterElectric, 0.8 kWElectric
Throttle valve diameter48 mm / 1.9 in-
Valve Actuation / DriveValve activation via individual rocker arms and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 8 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchSelf-reinforcing multi-plate anti-hopping wet clutch, mechanically activatedMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChainBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th 1.500 5th 1.360 6th 1.2611st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive1.652Gear, 49/89 ratio
Secondary Drive Ratio2.647-
Transmission / DriveConstant-mesh 6-speed gearbox6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm-
Trail (mm)97 mm-
Trail (in.)3.8 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Frame TypeAluminium composite bridge frame, 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, slide tube diameter 45 mm, spring preload, compression and rebound stage adjustable, DDC option: damping electronically adjustable43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearAluminium underslung double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut, spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound stage, DDC option: damping electronically adjustableLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake23.5°30°
Steering Head Angle66.9°-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail93.9 mm / 3.7 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear117 mm / 4.6 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electronics
Traction controlBMW Motorrad DTC-
Electrical Systems
Alternator450 W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm floating disc, radial 4-piston fixed calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part integral, disengageable)Standard
RimsDie-cast aluminium wheels-
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
WheelsStandard: Die-cast aluminium wheels Forged aluminium wheels as part of Race Package option Carbon fibre wheels as part of M Package optionAluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17-
Wheels - Rear6.00 x 17-