2023 KTM RC 8C vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 KTM RC 8C 2023 KTM RC 8C

Sport

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
N/A
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
ColoursOrange/black-
Make Model-Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)7.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1476 mm-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.1 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)191 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in.765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1476 mm / 58.1 in.1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height-1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length-2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width-840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)142221
Dry Weight (lbs.)313.1 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.23 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)16.00 litres-
Oil Capacity (l)2.80 litres-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)2.96 US quarts-
Wet Weight (kg)-228
Dry Weight142 kg / 313.1 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity16.00 litres / 4.23 US gallons11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight-228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power-121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque89.0 Nm (9.1 kgf-m or 65.6 ft.lbs) @ 8000 Revolutions"126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.9349 HP/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)90.7 x 68.8 mm-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)54.25 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)889.0 cc-
CO2243.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.6 x 2.7 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
Fuel SystemInjection. DKK Dell’Orto-
Bore x Stroke-105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:112.0:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
Engine LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption10.50 litres/100 km (9.5 km/l or 22.40 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionBosch EMS with RBW-
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operatedMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Belt, 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 Drive520 chainGear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)99 mm-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm-
Frame TypeChrome-molybdenum steel tubular space frame, powder-coatedStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontWP XACT PRO 754343 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearWP APEX PRO 7746Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake23.3°30°
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 - Front120 mm / 4.7 in.92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.7 in.82 mm / 3.2 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED headlight-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. 2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliperSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, brake 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-ZR17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear-180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black