2012 Triumph Street Triple R vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Triumph Street Triple R 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12 valves
Power
79 kW / 107 hp @ 11700 rpm
Top Speed
227.4 km/h / 141.3 mph
Weight
189 kg / 416 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
Year20122025
Make ModelTriumph Street Triple RHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height805 mm / 31.7 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase-1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Heightwithout mirrors 1110mm / 43.7 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2030 mm / 79.9 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width(handlebars) 755 mm / 29.7 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)189 228
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17.4 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Oil Capacity3.4 Litres / 3.6 US qt / 3.0 Imp qt-
Wet Weight189 kg / 416 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed227.4 km/h / 141.3 mph-
Max Power79 kW / 107 hp @ 11700 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque69 Nm / 7.0 kgf-m / 51 ft-lb @ 9100 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.5 sec-
Engine
Displacement675 cc / 41.19 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12 valvesFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke74 x 52.3 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.65:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid-cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption5.1 l/100 km / 19.5 km/l / 45.9 US mpg / 55.1 Imp mpg-
Fuel InductionMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with forced air inductionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionDigital - inductive type -
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multiplateMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveO-ring chainBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st: 34/13 / 2nd: 39/21 / 3rd: 36/23 / 4th: 27/20 / 5th: 26/21 / 6th: 25/221st 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 Speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium beam twin sparStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front41mm Kayaba upside down forks, with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping,43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearKayaba monoshock with piggy back reservoir, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression damping,Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake23.9°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail95 mm / 3.7 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear126 mm / 5.0 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 308mm Floating discs, Nissin4 piston radial calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm disc, 1 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 - Front120/80 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
Wheels - FrontCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 3.5in-
Wheels - RearCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 5.5in-