2008 Suzuki GSX-R 750 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 Suzuki GSX-R 750 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Sport

Engine
In-line four
Power
110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Top Speed
270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Weight
198 kg / 419 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
ColoursBlue/White, Orange/Black, Matte Black/Black-
Make ModelSuzuki GSX-R 750Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Height (in.)44.3 inches-
Height (mm)1,125 mm-
Length (in.)80.3 inches-
Length (mm)2,040 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)810 mm-
Ground Clearance (mm)130 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)55.1 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,400 mm-
Width (in.)28.1 inches-
Width (mm)715 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.1 inches-
Seat Height810 mm / 31.8 in.765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1390 mm / 54.7 in.1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1125 mm / 44.6 in.1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2040 mm / 80.4 in.2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width715 mm / 28.5 in.840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)165221
Dry Weight (lbs.)363.8 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.49 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.00 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)198 228
Dry Weight163 kg / 359 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight198 kg / 419 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed270.7 km/h / 168 mph-
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)3.2 sec-
Max Power110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque86.3 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 64 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile10.7 sec-
Top Gear Acceleration4.5 sec-
Engine
Displacement (ci)45.70 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)70.0 x 48.7 mm-
Displacement (cc)749.00 cc-
Engine TypeIn-line four-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.8 x 1.9 inches-
Stroke4-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement749 c / 45.7 cub. in.1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves 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-
Bore x Stroke70 x 48.7 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow.Liquid cooled
Engine LubricationWet Sump-
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic,10W/40-
ExhaustSuzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) with under engine muffler layout and Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) system.2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption5.5 l/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg-
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionDigital DC-CDI-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
Spark PlugNGK, CR9E-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discsMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 linksBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 2.79 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.71 / 4th 1.50 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.20:11st 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 / Drive6 Speed, constant mesh6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeUltra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings.Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontShowa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearShowa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound dampingLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake23.8°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail97 mm / 3.8 in.148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in.92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in.82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Tokico 4 piston calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm disc, Tokico 2 piston caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front3.8 x 174.5 x 17
Rims - Rear5.5 x 175.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
WheelsAluminum, 3 spokeAluminum cast, satin black