BMW S 1000 R vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

BMW S 1000 R Price starts at Rs. 19.00 Lakh which is Rs. 2.51 Lakh costlier than base model of Harley Davidson Sportster S priced at Rs. 16.49 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW S 1000 R is 16.12 kmpl whereas the mileage of Harley Davidson Sportster S is 19.6 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW S 1000 R is powered by 999 cc engine , while Harley Davidson Sportster S is powered by 1252 cc engine. BMW S 1000 R is available in 3 different colours while Harley Davidson Sportster S comes with 4 colours. The Comparison BMW S 1000 R vs Harley Davidson Sportster S can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

S 1000 R vs Sportster S

Key Highlights S 1000 R STDSportster S STD
Engine Type Water/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine, Four Valves per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts Revolution® Max 1250T
Max Power 165 PS @ 11000 rpm 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
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S 1000 R vs Sportster S Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW S 1000 R STDHarley Davidson Sportster S STD
Rating
2 reviews
26 reviews
Brand Name BMW Harley Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.00 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 16.49 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Water/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine, Four Valves per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts Revolution® Max 1250T
Max Power 165 PS @ 11000 rpm 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW S 1000 R Colors
Harley Davidson Sportster S Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 52,022 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 45,149 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 47,656 S 1000 R Insurance Rs. 43,717 Sportster S Insurance
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Engine Type
Water/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine, Four Valves per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts
Revolution® Max 1250T
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1252 cc
Max Power
165 PS @ 11000 rpm
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
114 Nm @ 9250 rpm
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
80 mm
105 mm
Stroke
49.7 mm
72.3 mm
No Of Cylinders
4
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.5 :1
12.0:1
Engine Immobilizer
...

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
16.12 kmpl
19.6 kmpl
Top Speed
200 kmph
230 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 ZR 17, Rear :- 190/55 ZR 17
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Peak Power
165 PS @ 11000 rpm
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Make
...
Pirelli
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
...
221 kg
Seat height
830 mm
765 mm
Load carrying capacity
208 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2090*812*1115 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1520 mm
Length
2090 mm
2270 mm
Ground Clearance
...
90 mm
Height
1115 mm
...
Width
812 mm
...
Fuel Capacity
16.5 Liters
11.8 Liters
Kerb Weight
199 Kg
228 Kg
Total Weight
407 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
830 mm
765 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
...
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
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Additional Features
ABS Pro, On-board Computer
ENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION, WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM, RAKE/TRAIL - 30/148 mm
Call/SMS Alerts
USB charging port
...
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator with 450 W
...

Cruise Control
...
Frame
Bridge-type aluminium laminate frame with load-bearing engine
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
...
Display
4 Inch TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Passenger Footrest
...
Projector Headlights
...
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
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Is BMW S 1000 R Better Than Harley-Davidson Sportster S?

100% users have chosen BMW S 1000 R over Harley-Davidson Sportster S in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 74 users have also rated BMW S 1000 R and Harley-Davidson Sportster S on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences BMW S 1000 R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Harley-Davidson Sportster S is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor S 1000 R Sportster S
Mileage 3.6 3.4
Performance 4.3 4.1
Comfort 3.8 4.6
Maintenance 3.6 3.1
Features 4.3 4.7
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Which bike is best between BMW S 1000 R vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
As per the users experiences BMW S 1000 R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Harley Davidson Sportster S is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper BMW S 1000 R vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
The Harley Davidson Sportster S is cheaper than BMW S 1000 R by Rs. 2.51 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW S 1000 R vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
For the STD version, 999 cc Petrol engine of S 1000 R produces 165 PS @ 11000 rpm of power and 114 Nm @ 9250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1252 cc Petrol engine of Sportster S produces 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW S 1000 R has better performance.

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