2020 BMW F 900R vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 BMW F 900R 2020 BMW F 900R

Sport

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
78 kW / 105 hp @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
216.0 km/h / 134.2 mph
Weight
465.2 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
Year20202025
ColoursRed/silver, blue/black, black-
Make ModelBMW F 900RHarley Davidson Sportster S
Warranty3 years-
Dimensions
Length (mm)2140 mm-
Seat Height (in.)30.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)770 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)33.9 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)860 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.9 inches-
Width (in.)33.9 inches-
Width (mm)860 mm-
Length (in.)84.3 inches-
Height (mm)1130 mm-
Height (in.)44.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1521 mm-
Seat Height815 mm / 32.0 in (OE suspension lowering kit: 770 mm, OE low seat: 790 mm, OA high seat: 835 mm, OA comfort seat: 840 mm, OE extra high seat: 865 mm)765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1518 mm / 59.7 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1130 mm / 44.4 om1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2140 mm / 84.2 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width815 mm / 32.0 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)13.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)3.43 US gallons-
Wet Weight (lbs.)465.2 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)211.0 kg228
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity13 Litres / 3.4 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight211 kg / 465 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)134.2 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)216.0 km/h-
Top Speed216.0 km/h / 134.2 mph-
Max Power78 kW / 105 hp @ 8500 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque92 Nm / 67 .8 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.92 US gallons-
Displacement (cc)895.0 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)86.0 x 77.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.4 x 3.0 inches-
Fuel Reserve (l)3.50 litres-
Displacement (ci)54.61 cubic inches-
CO297.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement895 cc / 54.6 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
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic injection-
Bore x Stroke86 x 77 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio13.1:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5-
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption4.20 litres/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic injectionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Reserve3.50 litres / 0.92 US gallons-
IgnitionElectronic-
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping), mechanically operatedMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hubBelt, 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 DriveEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hubGear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in crankcase6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.5 inches-
Trail (mm)114 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.3 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)135 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.6 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)142 mm-
Frame TypeBridge-type frame, steel shell constructionStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front43mm Upside-down telescopic fork43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearCast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustableLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake29.5°30°
Steering Head Angle60,5°-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail114.3 mm / 4.5 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front135 mm / 5.3 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear142 mm / 5.5 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electrical Systems
Alternatorpermanent magnetic alternator 416 W (nominal power)-
Lighting systemLED headlamps-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2X 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm discs, single-piston floating caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABSStandard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR 17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
WheelsCast aluminium wheelsAluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17-
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17-