2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
148.6 kW / 199.2 hp @ 13200rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
440.9 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
CommentsPush-button selection of three performance settings.-
Year20172025
ColoursMetallic Triton Blue-
Make ModelSuzuki GSX-R 1000Harley Davidson Sportster S
Warranty12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty.-
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)5.1 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)130 mm-
Length (in.)80.5 inches-
Length (mm)2,045 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)810 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,485 mm-
Width (in.)27.8 inches-
Width (mm)705 mm-
Seat Height825 mm / 32.5 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1404 mm / 55.5 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance130 MM / 5.1 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1150mm / 45.3 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2075 mm / 81.7in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width710 mm / 28 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)440.9 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.02 gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)200.0 kg228
Fuel Capacity (l)19.00 litres-
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight201 kg / 445 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power148.6 kW / 199.2 hp @ 13200rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque117.6 Nm / 86.7 lb-ft @ 10800rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)74.5 x 57.3 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.9 x 2.3 inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)999.00 cc-
Displacement998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCCFour 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 Stroke76.0 x 55.1 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio13.2: 112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Engine LubricationWet sump with oil cooler-
ExhaustTitanium2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionSuzuki Fuel Injection with Ride-by-Wire throttle bodiesElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionElectronic ignition Transistorized -
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plate typeMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain, RK525GSHBelt, 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 DriveChain drive, #525Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6-speed constant mesh6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)130 mm-
Frame TypeAluminumStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front43mm Showa Big Piston inverted telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearLink type, single shock, coil spring, oil dampedLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake23.2°30°
SeatOptional single seat.-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail94 mm / 3.7 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front125mm / 4.9 in.92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130mm / 5.1 in.82 mm / 3.2 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationLCD-
Lighting systemLED headlight-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)310 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-pistonSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear190/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black