2016 MV Agusta F4RC vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 MV Agusta F4RC 2016 MV Agusta F4RC

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 radial valves per cylinder
Power
158.0 kW / 212 hp @ 13600 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
183 kg / 403.4 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
Year2015 - 162025
Make ModelMV Agusta F4RCHarley Davidson Sportster S
Total Produced250 Units-
Dimensions
Seat Height830 mm / 2.6 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1430 mm / 56.2 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance115 mm / 4.7 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height-1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2115 mm / 83.3 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width750 mm / 29.5 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)183 228
Dry Weight (kg)175221
Dry Weight175 kg / 385.8 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.4 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight183 kg / 403.4 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power158.0 kW / 212 hp @ 13600 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque115.0 Nm / 11.7 kgm @ 9300 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 radial valves 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 Stroke79 x 50.9 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio13.4:112.0:1
Cooling SystemCooling with separated liquid and oil radiatorsLiquid cooled
Engine ManagementIntegrated ignition - injection system MVICS (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) with eight injectors (4 lower fuel injectors by Mikuni + 4 upper fuel injectors by Magneti Marelli with increased fuel flow). Engine control unit Eldor EM2.0, throttle body full drive by wire Mikuni, pencil-coil with ion-sensing technology, control of detonation and misfire - Torque control with four maps, Traction Control with eight levels of intervention with lean angle sensor - TSS Torque Shift System employing variable length intake runners-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityLi-po 12.8 V - 4.0 Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-disc with back torque limiting device and Brembo radial pump/lever assemblyMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChainBelt, 34/80 ratio
Final Drive Ratio15/41-
Gear Ratios1st 14/37 2nd 16/33 3rd 18/31 4th: 20/30 5th 22/29 6th 21/251st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive48/82Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / DriveCassette style; six speed, constant mesh6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeType CrMo Steel tubular trellis Rear swing arm pivot plates material is Aluminium alloyStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front43 mm (1.69 in.) Öhlins USD front fork, NIX 30 type with TIN coating on inner tubes, left compression and right rebound manual adjustment, top out spring.43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearÖhlins progressive, TTX36 twin tube rear shock absorber with piggyback resevoir, compression and rebound adjusted with anodized aluminium adjustment knobs Single sided swing arm material Aluminium alloyLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
MaterialCarbon fiber and thermoplastic-
Rake-30°
Steering DamperÖhlins linear telescopic, manual adjustment-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail-148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front124 mm / 4.72 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.72 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electronics
Electronics PackageAssisted Shift - TSS Torque Shift System employing variable length intake runners-
Equipment / FeaturesLight crankshaft - Cylinder head with new intake ducts - Magnesium engine covers. Light pistons and rods - Titanium bolts, screws and fasteners - Limited Edition-
Quick Shift System MV EAS 2.0 (Electronically Assisted Shift)-
Electrical Systems
Alternator350 W at 5000 r.p.m.-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x floating 320mm discs and aluminium flange, Front brake caliper Brembo radial-type, single-piece with 4 pistons Ø 34 mm (Ø 1.34 in.)Single 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 210mm disc Nissin with 4 pistons caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSBosch 9 Plus with Race Mode and RLM (Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation)Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 M/C (58 W)160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear200/55 ZR17 M/C (78 W)180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - FrontAluminium alloy 3,50 in x 17 in-
Wheels - RearAluminium alloy 6,00 in x 17 in-