2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
150 hp / 111.8 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
207 kg / 456.4 lbs - ABS 209 kg / 460.8 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
CommentsTraction Control System.-
Year2017 - 182025
ColoursGlass Sparkle Black/Candy Daring Red-
Make ModelSuzuki GSX-S 1000Harley Davidson Sportster S
Warranty12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty.-
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)5.5 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)140 mm-
Length (in.)83.3 inches-
Length (mm)2,115 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)810 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)57.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,460 mm-
Width (in.)31.3 inches-
Width (mm)795 mm-
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1460 mm / 57.5 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in.90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1180 mm / 46.5 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2115 mm / 83. 2 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width795 mm / 31.2 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)207221
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.49 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.00 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)207 kg228
Dry Weight (lbs.)456.4 pounds-
Dry Weight207 kg / 456.4 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight207 kg / 456.4 lbs - ABS 209 kg / 460.8 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power150 hp / 111.8 kW @ 10000 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque108 Nm / 79.6 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.9 x 2.3 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)74.5 x 57.3 mm-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
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 Stroke73.4 x 59.0 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.2:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Exhaust4-2-1 exhaust system2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionFuel InjectionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionElectronic ignition (transistorised)-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plate type , Rack and pinion clutchMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain, DID50VAZ, 114 linksBelt, 34/80 ratio
Final Drive Ratio2.588 ( 44/17)-
Gear Ratios-1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Primary Drive Ratios1.553 (73/47)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed, constant mesh 6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped43 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°
Rake25.0°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)310 mm-
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm Brembo discs, 4 piston Brembo calipers / ABSSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm disc / ABSSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
RimsBlack 6-spoke lightweight cast aluminum-
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 - Rear190/50ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black