2023 BMW S 1000XR vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 BMW S 1000XR 2023 BMW S 1000XR

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Weight
493.0 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
CommentsRiding Modes Pro (incl. HSC Pro, MSR, ABS Pro and DTC). Integrated Pannier Holders.-
Year-2025
ColoursLight White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red, Racing Red, Triple Black-
Make Model-Harley Davidson Sportster S
Warranty3-years or 36,000 miles warranty-
Dimensions
Width (mm)917 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.1 inches-
Seat Height (mm)790 mm-
Height (mm)1411 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)838 mm-
Height (in.)55.6 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)33.0 inches-
Length (in.)91.9 inches-
Wheelbase (in.)59.9 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1522 mm-
Width (in.)36.1 inches-
Length (mm)2333 mm-
StorageStorage compartment underneath seat-
Seat Height790 mm / 31.1 in.765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1522 mm / 59.9 in.1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1411 mm / 55.6 in.1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2333 mm / 91.9 in.2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width917 mm / 36.1 in.840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (l)3.50 litres-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)3.7 US quarts-
Wet Weight (kg)223.6 kg228
Wet Weight (lbs.)493.0 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 US gallons-
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity20.00 litres / 5.28 US gallons11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Coolant Capacity3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)-
Wet Weight223.6 kg / 493.0 lbs228 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 Power-121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 9250 Revolutions"126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.0 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 49.7 mm-
CO2147.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (cc)999.0 cc-
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
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 intake pipe injection-
Bore x Stroke-105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:112.0:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
EmissionsRegulated three-way catalytic converter-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption6.36 litres/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Idle Speed1270 +/- 50 RPM-
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
Spark PlugNGK LMAR9D-J-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcingMechanical, 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 DriveChain drive, 17/45Gear, 49/89 ratio
Sprocket17/45 (front/rear)-
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)150 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)150 mm-
Trail (mm)116 mm-
Trail (in.)4.6 inches-
Fork Tube Size (mm)46 mm-
Fork Tube Size (in.)1.8 inches-
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, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearAluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake24.9°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail116 mm / 4.6 in.148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front150 mm / 5.9 in.92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in.82 mm / 3.2 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED lights-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston fixed calipers.Single 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Twin piston floating disc.Single 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Brake Fluid TypeDOT 4-
RimsCast aluminum wheels-
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyre Pressure - Front36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)-
Tyre Pressure - Rear42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear-180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black