2008 Honda CBR 600RR vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 Honda CBR 600RR 2008 Honda CBR 600RR

Sport

Engine
In-line four
Power
118 hp / 88.1 kW @ 13500 rpm
Top Speed
255.3 km/h / 158.6 mph
Weight
186 kg / 410 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
Year20082025
ColoursRed/Black, Pearl Orange/Black, Metallic Silver, Graffiti-
Make ModelHonda CBR 600RRHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,369 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)53.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1369 mm / 53.9 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1105 mm / 43.5 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2015 mm / 79.3 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width685 mm / 26.9 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)186 228
Fuel Capacity (l)18.16 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.80 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)410.0 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)186221
Dry Weight156.5 kg / 345 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity18.2 liters / 4.8 gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight186 kg / 410 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed255.3 km/h / 158.6 mph-
Max Power118 hp / 88.1 kW @ 13500 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque66 Nm / 48.6 lb-ft @ 11250 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.1 sec-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)67.0 x 42.5 mm-
Displacement (cc)599.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.6 x 1.7 inches-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Stroke4-
Displacement (ci)36.55 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four-
Displacement599 cc / 36.5 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors-
Bore x Stroke67 x 42.5 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.2:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10W/40-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption38 to 44 mpg, 40 mpg avg.-
Fuel InductionPGM-DSFI, single-valve 40mm throttle bodies, two injectors/cyl., Denso 12-hole injectorsElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance and independent four-cylinder 3D-mapped computer control. -
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
Spark PlugNGK, IMR9C-9H-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchCable-operated multiplate wet clutch.Mechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final Drive #525 O-ring 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 Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / DriveClose-ratio 6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.8 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)119 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)130 mm-
Trail (mm)98 mm-
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front41mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearUnit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability;Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake23.5°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail97.7mm / 3.9 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.3 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear129.5 mm / 5.1 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)310 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - Front2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Qualifier PT G160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear180/55ZR-17 Dunlop Qualifier PT G180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black