2018 Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade 2018 Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, Chain-driven DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Power
141 kW / 189 hp @ 13000rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
196 kg / 432 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
Year20182025
Make ModelHonda CBR 1000RR FirebladeHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height8352 mm / 32.7 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1405 mm / 55.3 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1125 mm / 44.7 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2005 mm / 81.7 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width720 mm / 32.3 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)196 228
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight196 kg / 432 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power141 kW / 189 hp @ 13000rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque114 Nm / 84.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement999 cc / 60.9 in cc / 60.9 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, Chain-driven DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke76 x 55.1 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid cooled
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionPGM Ø Dual Stage Fuel InjectionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiplate with diaphragm springMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final Drive#530 O-ring-sealed chainBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / DriveClose-ratio six-speed (Quickshifter - optional accessory)6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond; aluminium composite twin sparStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontTelescopic inverted fork with an inner tube diameter of 43 mm, and a Big Piston Front Fork with preload, compression and rebound adjustment43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - Rear Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper featuring 10-step preload and stepless compression and rebound damping adjustmentLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake23°230°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail 96.2 mm / 3.8 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear138 mm / 5.4 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320 mm hydraulic disc with Tokico radial mounted calipers and high performance track ready pads Rear.Single 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc, Combined ABS and sintered metal padsSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSElectronically controlled ABSStandard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70ZR17 58W160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear190/50ZR17 73W180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - Front17 x MT3.50-
Wheels - Rear17 x MT6.00-