2012 Honda CBR 250R vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Honda CBR 250R 2012 Honda CBR 250R

Sport

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
357.0 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
CommentsFrench brand.-
Year-2025
ColoursMetallic Black, Red/Silver, White/Pearl Blue/Red-
Make Model-Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)775 mm-
Width (in.)27.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,369 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)53.9 inches-
Width (mm)685 mm-
Height (mm)1,150 mm-
Length (in.)71.3 inches-
Length (mm)1,810 mm-
Seat Height (in.)30.5 inches-
Height (in.)45.3 inches-
Seat Height775 mm / 30.5 in.765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1,369 mm / 53.9 in.1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1,150 mm / 45.3 in.1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length1,810 mm / 71.3 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 (kg)310221
Wet Weight (lbs.)357.0 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)3.40 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)12.87 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)161.9 kg228
Dry Weight (lbs.)683.4 pounds-
Dry Weight310 kg / 683.4 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity12.87 litres / 3.40 gallons11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight161.9 kg / 357.0 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power-121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque4.00 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 Revolutions126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.0472 HP/kg-
Engine
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.2 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)76.0 x 55.0 mm-
CO270.8 CO-
Displacement (cc)249.40 cc-
Displacement (ci)15.22 cubic inches-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
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, 38mm throttle body-
Bore x Stroke-105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio10.7:112.0:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
EmissionsMeets current EPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption3.05 litres/100 km (32.8 km/l or 77.12 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized 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 DriveCVTGear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Trail (mm)99 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)103 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)118 mm-
Frame Type-Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front37mm fork43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearPro-Link single shock with five positions of spring preload adjustabilityLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake25.0°30°
SeatDual-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail99 mm / 3.9 in.148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front118 mm / 4.7 in.92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear103 mm / 4.1 in.82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.7 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)296 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle discSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front110/70-17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear140/70-17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black