2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
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
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20252026
Make ModelHarley Davidson Sportster SYamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Seat Height765 mm / 30.1 in831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1520 mm / 59.8 in1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance90 mm / 3.5 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Height1085 mm / 42.7 in1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length2270 mm / 89.42 in2070 mm / 81.5 in
Seat Height (Laden)734 mm / 28.9 in-
Width840 mm / 33.1 in724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)228 189
Dry Weight (kg)221-
Dry Weight221 kg / 487 lbs-
Fuel Capacity11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight228 kg / 502 lbs189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Max Power121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke105 x 72.3 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Exhaust2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in mufflerIntegrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel InductionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)Fuel injection with YCC-T
Ignition-TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationSemi-dry sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090NMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveBelt, 34/80 ratioChain
Gear Ratios1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131-
Primary DriveGear, 49/89 ratio-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structureA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - Front43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clampsTelescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustabilityLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Fork Angle28°-
Lean Angle35°-
Rake30°24°
SwingarmHigh strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded-
Trail148 mm / 5.8 in91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front92 mm / 3.6 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear82 mm / 3.2 in122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliperSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSStandardStandard
Rims - Front4.5 x 17-
Rims - Rear5.0 x 16-
Tyres - Front160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R
WheelsAluminum cast, satin black-