2024 BMW S 1000XR vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2024 BMW S 1000XR 2024 BMW S 1000XR

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
126.8 kW / 170 hp @ 11000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227 kg / 498 lbs
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
Year20242025
Make ModelBMW S 1000XRHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5 in - 790 mm / 31.1 with optional lowered suspension765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1539 mm / 60.6 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1460 mm / 57.5 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2154 mm / 84.8 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width851 mm / 33.5 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)227 228
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.2 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight227 kg / 498 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power126.8 kW / 170 hp @ 11000 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque112 Nm / 83 lb-ft @ 11100 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement999 cc / 60.9 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four 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
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 Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
Mixture ControlElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcingMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveEndless X-ring chain, jerk damping in the rear hubBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th. 1.476 5th 1.304 6th. 1.1671st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Primary Drive Ratios1.652-
Transmission / DriveConstant-mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeBridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing 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°
Rake-30°
Steering Head Angle64.8°-
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 - Front137 mm / 5.4 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear137 mm / 5.4 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electronics
Traction controlBMW Motorrad DTC-
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
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