2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 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
Year20262025
Make ModelYamaha YZF-R7Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height831 mm / 32.7 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1395 mm / 54.9 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1160 mm / 45.7 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2070 mm / 81.5 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width724 mm / 28.5 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)189 228
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight189 kg / 417 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement689 cc / 42.04 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves 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 Stroke80 x 68.6 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 5-
ExhaustIntegrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionFuel injection with YCC-TElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionTCI Transistor Controlled Ignition-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & 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
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed constant mesh6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum centerStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontTelescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and reboundLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake24°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail91 mm / 3.6 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front119 mm / 4.7 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear122 mm / 4.8 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSStandardStandard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black