2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1

Sport

Engine
In-line four
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
454.0 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
Year-2025
ColoursRaven/Candy Red, Pearl White/Rapid Red, Cadmium Yellow, Team Yamaha Blue/White-
Make Model-Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Width (in.)28.1 inches-
Width (mm)714 mm-
Height (mm)1,130 mm-
Length (in.)81.1 inches-
Height (in.)44.5 inches-
Seat Height (in.)32.8 inches-
Seat Height (mm)833 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)55.7 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,415 mm-
Length (mm)2,060 mm-
Seat Height833 mm / 32.8 in.765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1,415 mm / 55.7 in.1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1,130 mm / 44.5 in.1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2,060 mm / 81.1 in.2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width714 mm / 28.1 in.840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)18.16 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)205.9 kg228
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Wet Weight (lbs.)454.0 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.80 gallons-
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity18.16 litres / 4.80 gallons11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight205.9 kg / 454.0 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power-121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque-126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Stroke4-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Bore x Stroke (mm)78.0 x 52.2 mm-
Displacement (cc)998.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)60.90 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.1 inches-
Displacement-1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I-
Bore x Stroke-105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:112.0:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition-
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Clutch-Mechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChainBelt, 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 Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)51 mm-
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Trail (mm)102 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)119 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)2.0 inches-
Frame Type-Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front43mm inverted fork43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearSingle shock w/piggyback reservoirLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake24.0°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail102 mm / 4.0 in.148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front119 mm / 4.7 in.92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear51 mm / 2.0 in.82 mm / 3.2 in
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 - FrontDouble discSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 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 - Rear190/55-ZR17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black