2012 Honda CBF 1000 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Honda CBF 1000 2012 Honda CBF 1000

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
551.2 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
CommentsFrench brand.-
Year-2025
ColoursRed, silver, black, white-
Make Model-Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)795 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.3 inches-
Wheelbase (in.)58.4 inches-
Width (in.)27.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,483 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)135 mm-
Height (in.)46.3 inches-
Height (mm)1,175 mm-
Length (in.)85.7 inches-
Width (mm)685 mm-
Length (mm)2,176 mm-
Seat Height795 mm / 31.3 in.765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1,483 mm / 58.4 in.1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1,175 mm / 46.3 in.1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2,176 mm / 85.7 in.2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width685 mm / 27.0 in.840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (lbs.)194.0 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)88221
Wet Weight (kg)250.0 kg228
Wet Weight (lbs.)551.2 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)19.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.02 gallons-
Dry Weight88 kg / 194.0 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity19.00 litres / 5.02 gallons11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight250.0 kg / 551.2 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power-121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque97.00 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.0472 HP/kg-
Engine
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement (ci)60.90 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)75.0 x 56.5 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.2 inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement (cc)998.00 cc-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 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. PGM-FI-
Bore x Stroke-105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio-12.0:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons-
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance-
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Clutch-Mechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChainBelt, 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 Drive#530 O-ring sealed chainGear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm-
Frame Type-Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front41 mm cartridge-type telescopic fork43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearPro-Link with gas-charges HMAS damperLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake-30°
SeatDual-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail-148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in.92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.7 in.82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)240 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)296 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.7 inches-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. 2-piston caliper, sintered metal pads and Combined ABSSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. 1-piston caliper, sintered metal pads and Combined ABSSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
RimsHollow-section 6-spoke cast aluminium-
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 - Rear160/60-ZR17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black