2014 Suzuki GSX-R 600 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2014 Suzuki GSX-R 600 2014 Suzuki GSX-R 600

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
93.2 kW / 125 hp @ 13500 rpm with maximum RAM air
Top Speed
253
Weight
187kg / 412 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
Year20142025
Make ModelSuzuki GSX-R 600Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in.765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1385 mm / 54.5 in.1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in.90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1125 mm / 44.7 in.1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2030 mm / 80.0 in.2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width715 mm / 28.1 in.840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)187228
Dry Weight (kg)160221
Dry Weight160 kg / 352 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight187kg / 412 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed253-
Max Power93.2 kW / 125 hp @ 13500 rpm with maximum RAM air121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque67.7 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m / 49.9 ft-lb @ 11500 rpm, RAM air126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.1 sec-
Engine
Displacement599 c / 36.6 cub. in.1252 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
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 42.5 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.9:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
ExhaustSuzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES), under engine chamber leading to large volume muffler and triangular silencer2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption5.4 L/100 km / 18.4 km/l / 43.3 US mpg / 52.3 Imp mpg-
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionDigital CDI-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
Oil Type10W40-
Spark PlugNGK CR9E-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, slipper, cable operatedMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final Drive#525 Chain, 114 linksBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 2.69 / 2nd 2.11 / 3rd 1.76 / 4th 1.52 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.23:11st 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, constant mesh6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, twin spar extrusion frameStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontShowa Big Piston front-Fork (BPF)43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearLink type, coil spring, oil dampedLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake-30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail-148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in.92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in.82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310 mm Discs, Brembo 4 piston calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm disc, Nissin 2 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 - Front120/70 ZR17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
WheelsAlloy, 3 spokeAluminum cast, satin black