BMW S 1000 RR vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

BMW S 1000 RR Price starts at Rs. 20.75 Lakh which is Rs. 4.26 Lakh costlier than base model of Harley Davidson Sportster S priced at Rs. 16.49 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW S 1000 RR is 15.62 Kmpl whereas the mileage of Harley Davidson Sportster S is 19.6 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW S 1000 RR is powered by 999 cc engine , while Harley Davidson Sportster S is powered by 1252 cc engine. BMW S 1000 RR is available in 3 different colours while Harley Davidson Sportster S comes with 4 colours. The Comparison BMW S 1000 RR vs Harley Davidson Sportster S can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

S 1000 RR vs Sportster S

Key Highlights S 1000 RR STDSportster S STD
Engine Type Water/oil Cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, four titanium valves per cylinder Revolution® Max 1250T
Max Power 206.66 PS @ 13750 rpm 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
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S 1000 RR vs Sportster S Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW S 1000 RR STDHarley Davidson Sportster S STD
Rating
49 reviews
27 reviews
Brand Name BMW Harley Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.75 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 titanium valves per cylinder Revolution® Max 1250T
Max Power 206.66 PS @ 13750 rpm 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW S 1000 RR 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. 56,813 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 45,149 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,403 S 1000 RR Insurance Rs. 43,717 Sportster S Insurance
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Engine Type
Water/oil Cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, four titanium valves per cylinder
Revolution® Max 1250T
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1252 cc
Max Power
206.66 PS @ 13750 rpm
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
113 Nm @ 11000 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
13.3 : 1
12.0:1
Engine Immobilizer
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Brakes Front
Double Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
15.62 Kmpl
19.6 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.21s
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Top Speed
303 kmph
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Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-ZR17, Rear :-190/55-ZR17
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Peak Power
206.66 PS @ 13750 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
175 kg
221 kg
Seat height
832 mm
765 mm
Load carrying capacity
210 kg
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Length*Width*Height
2073*848*1205 mm3
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Wheelbase
1457 mm
1520 mm
Length
2073 mm
2270 mm
Ground Clearance
...
90 mm
Height
1205 mm
...
Width
848 mm
...
Fuel Capacity
16.5 Liters
11.8 Liters
Kerb Weight
197 Kg
228 Kg
Total Weight
407 kg
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Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
832 mm
765 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
...
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
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Additional Features
Gear Shift Assistant Pro, ABS Pro, M GPS Laptrigger, Dynamic Brake Control, 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 / 5AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
450 W
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Cruise Control
...
Frame
Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine
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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
Single
Single
Pass Switch
Display
6.5 Inch TFT
4 Inch TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
...
Projector Headlights
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
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Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW S 1000 RR
  • One of the lightest litre-class bikes
  • Pro M Sport variant gets carbon fibre wheels making it more agile.
BMW S 1000 RR
  • Doesn’t come with an electronically adjustable suspension
  • Loses the iconic asymmetric face design
  • Brakes from Hayes aren’t as powerful as the Brembos.

Is Harley-Davidson Sportster S Better Than BMW S 1000 RR?

54% users have chosen Harley-Davidson Sportster S over BMW S 1000 RR in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 179 users have also rated Harley-Davidson Sportster S and BMW S 1000 RR on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
BMW S 1000 RR has out rated Harley-Davidson Sportster S on all the rating factors.
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 RR Sportster S
Mileage 3.5 4.1
Performance 4.2 4.8
Comfort 4.6 4.7
Maintenance 3.3 4.0
Features 4.7 4.8
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike is better to buy BMW S1000RR or Ducati Streetfighter V4?
  • Both bikes are good in their own forte, BMW S 1000 RR is a great sports bike that offers a great look, It also gets a twin-LED headlamp setup while the tail lamp has been integrated into the rear turn indicators. Additionally, it features am 1000 RR-inspired winglets. Aside from this, the bike comes equipped with a Bluetooth-enabled 6.5-inch colour TFT instrument console, a new twin-spar aluminum frame, a subframe, and a WSBK-inspired swingarm. The new bike also gets a new Slide Control Function and Brake Slide Assist. The 999cc inline-four motor makes 209.3PS, which is 2.72PS more than the previous model. The peak torque of 113Nm remains the same. On the other hand, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 comes with an all-LED lighting system and a 5-inch TFT instrument cluster with optional smartphone connectivity called the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS). The engine is reined in by a bevy of electronic aids such as Race, Sport, and Street riding modes, three levels of cornering ABS, an eight-level cornering traction control system, a two-level Ducati Slide Control, wheelie control system, engine brake control, and a three-level launch control system. And to keep the rubber side down at high speeds, the motorcycle also features ‘biplane’ aerodynamic winglets that can generate a downforce of 28kg at 270kmph.
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Q. Which bike is better to buy BMW S1000RR or Kawasaki ZX10RR?
  • We would kindly like to inform you that Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR has been discontinued and is not available for sale in the Indian market. On the other hand, BMW S 1000 RR is a great sports bike that offers a great look, It also gets a twin-LED headlamp setup while the tail lamp has been integrated into the rear turn indicators. Additionally, it features am 1000 RR-inspired winglets. Aside from this, the bike comes equipped with a Bluetooth-enabled 6.5-inch colour TFT instrument console, a new twin-spar aluminum frame, a subframe, and a WSBK-inspired swingarm. The new bike also gets a new Slide Control Function and Brake Slide Assist. The 999cc inline-four motor makes 209.3PS, which is 2.72PS more than the previous model. The peak torque of 113Nm remains the same.
Q. Which one is the best, BMW S 1000 RR or Ducati Panigale V4?
  • Both bikes are good in their own forte, BMW S 1000 RR is a great sports bike that offers a great look, It also gets a twin-LED headlamp setup while the tail lamp has been integrated into the rear turn indicators. Additionally, it features am 1000 RR-inspired winglets. Aside from this, the bike comes equipped with a Bluetooth-enabled 6.5-inch colour TFT instrument console, a new twin-spar aluminum frame, a subframe, and a WSBK-inspired swingarm. The new bike also gets a new Slide Control Function and Brake Slide Assist. The 999cc inline-four motor makes 209.3PS, which is 2.72PS more than the previous model. The peak torque of 113Nm remains the same. On the other hand, The Panigale V4 gets tons of riding aids like traction control, wheelie control, cornering ABS, slide control, launch control, and a bi-directional quick-shifter as standard. All of these riding aids are linked to a six-axis IMU to give the rider a better grip on the rocket ship. All of these can be controlled via the switch cube located on the left clip-on bar and the colour 5-inch TFT screen.
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BMW S 1000 RR Vs Harley Davidson Sportster S FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW S 1000 RR vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
BMW S 1000 RR has out rated Harley Davidson Sportster S on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW S 1000 RR vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
The Harley Davidson Sportster S is cheaper than BMW S 1000 RR by Rs. 4.26 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW S 1000 RR vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
For the STD version, 999 cc Petrol engine of S 1000 RR produces 206.66 PS @ 13750 rpm of power and 113 Nm @ 11000 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 RR has better performance.

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