2018 KTM RC 390 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 KTM RC 390 2018 KTM RC 390

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve per cylinder
Power
32 kW / 43 hp @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
149 kg / 328.5 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 ModelKTM RC 390Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height820 mm / 32.2 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1340 mm / 52.7 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance179 mm / 7.0 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1267 mm / 49.9 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2002 mm / 78.8 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width873 mm / 34.4 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)149221
Wet Weight (kg)-228
Dry Weight149 kg / 328.5 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity10 Liters / 2.64 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight-228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power32 kW / 43 hp @ 9500 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque35.3 Nm / 26 lb-ft @7250 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement373 cc / 22.7 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve per cylinderFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke89 x 60 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.6:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid CooledLiquid cooled
Engine ManagementBosch EMS with RBW-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionBosch InjectionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumpsSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc clutch / mechanically operatedMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain 5/8 x 1/4" X‑RingBelt, 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 / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular space frame made from steel, powder-coatedStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontWP Suspension Up Side Down43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearWP MonoshockLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake-30°
Steering Head Angle65 ° -
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail100mm / 3.9 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 320 mm disc 4 piston radial caliperSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 230 mm disc 1 piston 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 - Front110/70 R17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear150/60 R17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black