2015 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

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2015 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2015 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h / 185.8 mph
Weight
447.5 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
Year20152025
ColoursMetallic Triton Blue, Pearl Mira Red/Metallic Matte Black-
Make ModelSuzuki GSX-R 1000Harley Davidson Sportster S
Warranty12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty.-
Dimensions
Width (mm)705 mm-
Width (in.)27.8 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,485 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches-
Seat Height (mm)810 mm-
Length (mm)2,045 mm-
Length (in.)80.5 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)130 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.1 inches-
Seat Height (in.)31.9 inches-
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in.765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1405mm / 55.3in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in.90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1130 mm / 44.5in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2045 mm / 80.5in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width705 mm / 27.8in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)447.5 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.02 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)19.00 litres-
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Wet Weight (kg)203.0 kg228
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight203 kg / 448 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed299 km/h / 185.8 mph-
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)2.8 sec.-
Max Power136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque117 Nm / 11.9 kg fm / 86.3 lb.ft @ 10000rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)74.5 x 57.3 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.9 x 2.3 inches-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCCFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke74.5 x 57.3 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.9:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Engine LubricationWet sump with oil cooler-
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10W/40-
Exhaust4 into 2 into 1, stainless steel2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionFuel InjectionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionElectronic ignition Transistorized -
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
Spark PlugNGK, CR9EIA-9-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulically-actuated multiplate wet clutch.Mechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain, DID50VAZ, 114 linksBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 2.562 / 2nd 2.052 / 3rd 1.714 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.269:11st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveChain, DID50VAZ, 114 linksGear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed, constant mesh 6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)130 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.1 inches-
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearLink type, coil spring, oil dampedLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake24°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail-148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front125mm / 4.9 in.92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130mm / 5.1 in.82 mm / 3.2 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationSilver-ringed analog tachometer with LCD speedometer. LCD readouts include odometer, dual trip meters, reserve trip meter, clock, coolant temperature/oil pressure warning indicator, gear position indicator, lap timer/stopwatch, S-DMS setting indic-
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 - Front2 x 310 mm Discs radial mount Brembo monobloc 4 piston caliperSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm discSingle 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 ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black