2012 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA 2012 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
70.5 kW / 96.5 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
566.6 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
CommentsItalian brand.-
Year20122025
ColoursBlack-
Make ModelSuzuki GSX 1250 FAHarley Davidson Sportster S
Warranty12 Month Limited Warranty-
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)5.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)135 mm-
Length (in.)83.9 inches-
Length (mm)2,130 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.7 inches-
Seat Height (mm)805 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)32.5 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)825 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,485 mm-
Width (in.)31.1 inches-
Width (mm)790 mm-
Seat Height805 mm - 825 mm / 31.7 in -32.5 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.5 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1225 mm / 48.2 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2130 mm / 83.9 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width790 mm / 31.1 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)566.6 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)198221
Dry Weight (lbs.)436.5 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)257.0 kg228
Fuel Capacity (l)18.50 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.89 gallons-
Dry Weight232 kg / 511.4 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal / Imp gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight257 kg / 567 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power70.5 kW / 96.5 hp @ 7500 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque108 Nm / 11.0 kg-fm / 79.7 ft.lb @ 3500 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.5909 HP/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)79.0 x 64.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.5 inches-
Displacement (cc)1250.00 cc-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.19 gallons-
Displacement (ci)76.28 cubic inches-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.50 litres-
Displacement1254.8 cc / 76.5 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke79 x 64 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio10.5:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 3.-
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10-40-
Exhaust3-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor.2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionFuel InjectionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Reserve4.50 litres / 1.19 gallons-
IgnitionDigital transistorized -
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discsMechanical, 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 DriveRK GB50GSVZ3, 118 linksGear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.1 inches-
Trail (mm)104 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)130 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)150 mm-
Frame TypeSteel, double cradle frameStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontTelescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearLink-type suspension, 7-way adjustable preload, 4-way adjustable reboundLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake25°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail104 mm / 4.09 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear136 mm / 5.3 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationElectronic/analogical rev counter and speedometer with multifunctional LCD display-
Lighting systemVertically stacked headlights-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)240 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)310 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm Discs, 6 piston calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm discSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
RimsExcel spoke rims with aluminium channel-
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 - Rear180/55 ZR17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black