2018 Yamaha YZF-R 3 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Yamaha YZF-R 3 2018 Yamaha YZF-R 3

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
30.9 kW 41.4 hp @ 10750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
169 kg / 373 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
Year20182025
Make ModelYamaha YZF-R 3Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height779.7 mm / 30.7 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1379.2 mm / 54.3 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance160 mm / 6.2 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1 135.3 mm / 44.7 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2090 mm / 82.3 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width718.8 mm / 28.3 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)169 228
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight169 kg / 373 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power30.9 kW 41.4 hp @ 10750 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque29.6 Nm / 3.0 kg-m @ 9000 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement321 cc / 19.5 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve 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 Stroke68.0 x 44.1mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio11.2:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionElectronic Fuel Injection, 32 mm throttle bodyElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple-disc coil springMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveO-ring chainBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / DriveConstant Mesh, 6-speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeDelta boxStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front41mm KYBø telescopic fork43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearAdjustable KYB® single shockLinkage-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
Trail93.9 mm / 3.7 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear124.4 mm / 4.9 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 298mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm 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 - Front110/70-17M/C 54H160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear140/70-17M/C 66H180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black