2014 Honda CBR 500R vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2014 Honda CBR 500R 2014 Honda CBR 500R

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
46.9 hp / 35 kW @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
425.0 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
CommentsModel ID: CBR500R-
Year20142025
ColoursBlack, Pearl White/Blue/Red, Red-
Make ModelHonda CBR 500RHarley Davidson Sportster S
WarrantyOne year. Unlimited milage. Transferable.-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,410 mm-
Width (in.)29.1 inches-
Width (mm)740 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)55.5 inches-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.5 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)140 mm-
Height (mm)1,165 mm-
Length (in.)81.7 inches-
Length (mm)2,075 mm-
Seat Height (in.)30.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)785 mm-
Height (in.)45.9 inches-
Seat Height784 mm / 30.9 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1400 mm / 55.5 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1,165 mm / 45.9 in.1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2,075 mm / 81.7 in.2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width740 mm / 29.1 in.840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.10 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)15.52 litres-
Wet Weight (lbs.)425.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)192.8 kg228
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight194 kg / 428 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power46.9 hp / 35 kW @ 8500 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque43 Nm / 31.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm 126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)67.0 x 66.8 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.6 x 2.6 inches-
Displacement (ci)28.74 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
CO258.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (cc)471.00 cc-
Displacement471 cc / 28.7 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel-twin, 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. PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies-
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 66.8 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio10.7:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsMeets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.-
Engine LubricationForced pressure and wet sump-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption2.52 litres/100 km (39.7 km/l or 93.34 mpg)-
Fuel InductionPGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodiesElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance -
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multiplate with coil springsMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveO-ring-sealed chainBelt, 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 DriveO-ring-sealed chainGear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)118 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)103 mm-
Trail (mm)103 mm-
Frame TypeBack BoneStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front41mm Telescopic fork43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearPro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability;Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake25.5°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail103mm / 4.05 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front122 mm / 4.8 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear105 mm / 4.1 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)240 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle 320mm wave disc 2 piston calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm wave disc 1 piston calipersSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70-17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear160/60-17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black