2009 Buell 1125R vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 Buell 1125R 2009 Buell 1125R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 72° V-Twin
Power
109 kW / 146 hp @ 9800 rpm
Top Speed
243 km/h / 151 mph
Weight
170 kg / 375 lbs
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
Year20092025
Make ModelBuell 1125RHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height775 mm / 30.5"765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1384 mm / 54.5"1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance114 mm / 4.5"90 mm / 3.5 in
Height-1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length1996 mm / 78.6"2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width716 mm / 28.2"840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)170221
Wet Weight (kg)-228
Dry Weight170 kg / 375 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity21.2 L / 5.6 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight-228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed243 km/h / 151 mph-
Max Power109 kW / 146 hp @ 9800 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque111 Nm / 11.3 kgf-m / 81.9 ft.lbs@ 9000 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.0 sec-
Engine
Displacement1125 cc / 68.7 cu in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 72° V-TwinFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke103 x 67.5 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.3:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionDual Ø61 mm downdraft throttle Bbodies, DDFI III Fuel Injection SystemElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
Clutch-Mechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveBeltBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 2.462 / 2nd 1.750 / 3rd / 1.381 / 4th 1.174 / 5th 1.042 / 6th 1.001st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium frame with fuel in frame.Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Frontø47 mm Showa inverted forks, adjustable compression damping. rebound damping and spring preload.43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - Rear127 mm / 5.0" | Showa® coil over monoshock, adjustable compression damping. rebound damping and spring preload.Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake21°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail83.8 mm / 3.3"148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7"92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontZTL type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotorSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle Ø240 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Diablo Corsa III160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17, Pirelli Diablo Corsa III180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels6-Spoke ZTL2 cast aluminiumAluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17"-
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17"-