2003 Honda VTR 1000 SP-2 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2003 Honda VTR 1000 SP-2 2003 Honda VTR 1000 SP-2

Sport

Engine
V2
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
427.7 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
Year-2025
Make Model-Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Length (in.)79.7 inches-
Length (mm)2,025 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Width (in.)28.5 inches-
Width (mm)725 mm-
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in.765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase-1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height-1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2,025 mm / 79.7 in.2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width725 mm / 28.5 in.840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.76 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)18.00 litres-
Dry Weight (lbs.)427.7 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)-228
Dry Weight (kg)194221
Dry Weight194 kg / 427.7 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight-228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power-121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque102.00126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.7010 HP/kg-
Engine
Displacement (cc)999.00 cc-
Stroke4-
Engine TypeV2-
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)100.0 x 63.6 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.9 x 2.5 inches-
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
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)
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
Starter-Electric
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-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Frame Type-Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front-43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - Rear-Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake-30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail-148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front-92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble 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 - Front120/70-17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear190/50-17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black