2023 BMW M 1000R vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 BMW M 1000R 2023 BMW M 1000R

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Top Speed
280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph
Weight
438.0 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
Comments“Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic”, “Race”“ and “Race Pro 1-3” riding modes. Dynamic Traction Control. Cruise control. Heated grips. Windshield.-
Year20232025
ColoursWhite/light blue/dark blue/red, Black storm/light blue/dark blue/red-
Make Model BMW M 1000RHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)828 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.6 inches-
Height (in.)48.2 inches-
Height (mm)1224 mm-
Length (in.)82.1 inches-
Length (mm)2085 mm-
Width (mm)996 mm-
Width (in.)39.2 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1457 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)57.4 inches-
Seat Height840 mm / 33 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1450 mm / 57 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1224 mm / 48.2 in.1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2090 mm / 82.3 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width812 mm / 31.9 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (Quarts)4.23 US quarts-
Oil Capacity (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (l)16.50 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.36 US gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)198.7 kg228
Wet Weight (lbs.)438.0 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Coolant Capacity2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)-
Wet Weight199 kg / 438.7 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)174.0 mph-
Maximum RPM14500-
Top Speed (km/h)280.0 km/h-
Top Speed280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph-
Max Power154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Displacement (cc)999.0 cc-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.0 inches-
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 49.7 mm-
CO2150.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Displacement999 cc / 60.9 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followersFour 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, variable intake pipe-
Bore x Stroke80 x 49.7 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio13.3:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5-
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine ManagementBMS-0 | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, variable intake, and knock sensor, 48mm throttle body-
ExhaustTitanium rear silencer2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption6.50 litres/100 km (15.4 km/l or 36.19 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Idle Speed1270 +/- 50 RPM-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Chain Size525-
ClutchSelf-reinforcing multi-plate anti-hopping oil bath clutch, mechanically operatedMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChainBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th 1.500 5th 1.360 6th 1.2611st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Primary Drive Ratios1.652-
Secondary Drive Ratio 2.765-
Sprocket17/46 (front/rear)-
Transmission / DriveConstant-mesh 6-speed6 Speed
Chassis
Fork Tube Size (in.)1.8 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)118 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.6 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Trail (mm)98 mm-
Trail (in.)3.8 inches-
Fork Tube Size (mm)45 mm-
Frame TypeAluminium composite bridge frame, engine self-supportingStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front45 mm Upside-down telescopic fork43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearAluminium double-sided swinging arm with central sprint strut and Full Floater Pro kinematics BMW M 1000 RLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake24.2°30°
Steering Head Angle66°-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail96.3 mm / 3.79 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear117 mm / 4.6 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electronics
Traction controlBMW Motorrad DTC-
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation6.5-inch TFT display.-
Lighting systemLED-Headlight, Taillight and Turn Signals-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontM 2x 320mm discs, radial four-piston fixed callipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearM Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part-integral)Standard
Brake Fluid TypeDOT 4-
RimsAluminium forged wheels-
Rims - Front3.50 x 174.5 x 17
Rims - Rear6.00 x 175.0 x 16
Tyre Pressure - Front36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)-
Tyre Pressure - Rear42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear200/55 ZR17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
WheelsStandard: aluminium forged wheels M Carbon wheels in conjunction with M Competition PackageAluminum cast, satin black