2014 Yamaha YZF-R1 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2014 Yamaha YZF-R1 2014 Yamaha YZF-R1

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
74.6 mph
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
CommentsSeven-level Traction Control System.-
Year-2025
ColoursTeam Yamaha Blue/White, Matte Gray, Rapid Red/Raven-
Make Model-Harley Davidson Sportster S
Warranty1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)-
Dimensions
Height (in.)44.5 inches-
Height (mm)1,130 mm-
Length (in.)81.5 inches-
Seat Height (in.)32.9 inches-
Length (mm)2,070 mm-
StorageBoot for integral helmet-
Wheelbase (in.)55.7 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,415 mm-
Width (in.)28.1 inches-
Width (mm)714 mm-
Seat Height (mm)836 mm-
Seat Height836 mm / 32.9 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
Length2,070 mm / 81.5 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
Wet Weight (kg)205.9 kg228
Fuel Capacity (l)18.17 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.80 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)130.1 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)59221
Wet Weight (lbs.)454.0 pounds-
Dry Weight59 kg / 130.1 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity18.17 litres / 4.80 gallons11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight205.9 kg / 454.0 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)120.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)74.6 mph-
Top Speed120.0 km/h / 74.6 mph-
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)6.000 seconds-
Max Power-121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque-126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.1819 HP/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.1 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)78.0 x 52.2 mm-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
CO2165.4 CO-
Displacement (cc)998.00 cc-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement (ci)60.90 cubic inches-
Displacement-1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailCrossplane crankshaft technology. Titanium intake valves.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
EmissionsNo direct emission-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption7.13 litres/100 km (14.0 km/l or 32.99 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition-
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate slipper clutchMechanical, 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#530 O-ring chainGear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)119 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Trail (mm)102 mm-
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)119 mm-
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°
Seat2 people seat-
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 - Rear119 mm / 4.7 in.82 mm / 3.2 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationDigital-
Lighting systemLED lights-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)310 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Six-piston calipers. Radially mounted.Single 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.Single 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front100/80-10160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear130/60-13180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black