2021 BMW S 1000XR vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW S 1000XR 2021 BMW S 1000XR

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Weight
498.2 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
CommentsRiding Modes Pro (incl. HSC Pro, MSR, ABS Pro and DTC). Integrated Pannier Holders.-
Year20212025
ColoursLight White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red, Racing Red/White Aluminum, Ice Grey-
Make ModelBMW S 1000XRHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
StorageStorage compartment underneath seat-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)838 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)33.0 inches-
Wheelbase (in.)60.9 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1548 mm-
Width (in.)36.1 inches-
Height (in.)55.6 inches-
Seat Height (mm)790 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.1 inches-
Length (mm)2333 mm-
Length (in.)91.9 inches-
Height (mm)1411 mm-
Width (mm)917 mm-
Seat Height840 mm / 33.0 in - 790 mm / 31.1 with optional lowered suspension765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1522 mm / 59.9 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height411 mm / 55.5 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2333 mm / 91.8 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width917 mm / 36.1840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Wet Weight (kg)226.0 kg228
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 US gallons-
Wet Weight (lbs.)498.2 pounds-
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.2 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight226 kg / 498 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph-
Max Power121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque114 Nm / 84 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement (cc)999.0 cc-
CO2147.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 49.7 mm-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.0 inches-
Displacement999 cc / 60.9 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2Four 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 Stroke80 x 49.7 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid/oil cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsRegulated three-way catalytic converter - EURO5-
Engine ManagementElectronic intake pipe injection-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption6.36 litres/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
Mixture ControlElectronic injection, throttle valve 48 mm-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcingMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain drive, 17/45Belt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th. 1.476 5th 1.304 lth. 1.1671st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveChain 17/45Gear, 49/89 ratio
Primary Drive Ratios1.652-
Transmission / DriveSix-speed synchromesh gearbox with spur gears6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)150 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)150 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.9 inches-
Trail (mm)116 mm-
Trail (in.)4.6 inches-
Frame TypeAluminum composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engineStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front45mm Upside-down telescopic fork electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearAluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake24.9°30°
Steering Head Angle65.1°-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail116 mm / 4.6 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front150 mm / 5.9 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electronics
Traction controlBMW Motorrad DTC-
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED lights-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm floating discs, radial four-piston fixed calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc brake, twin-piston floating caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Race ABS, partially integralStandard
RimsCast Aluminium-
Rims - Front3.50 x 174.5 x 17
Rims - Rear6.00 x 175.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR 17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
WheelsCast aluminum wheelsAluminum cast, satin black