2011 Triumph Speed Triple vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2011 Triumph Speed Triple 2011 Triumph Speed Triple

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
95 kW / 128 hp @ 9250 rpm
Top Speed
226.8 km/h / 140.9 mph
Weight
214 kg / 472lbs
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
Year20112025
Make ModelTriumph Speed TripleHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height828 mm / 32.6in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1435mm / 56.5in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Heightwithout mirrors 1110mm / 43.7 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2100 mm / 82.6 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width(handlebars) 795 mm / 31.3 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)214 228
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight214 kg / 472lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed226.8 km/h / 140.9 mph-
Max Power95 kW / 128 hp @ 9250 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque111 Nm / 11.3 kgf-m / 82 ft.lbs @ 7500rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.6 sec-
Engine
Displacement1050 cc / 64.07 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse three cylinder. 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
Bore x Stroke79 x 71.4 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid-cooledLiquid cooled
ExhaustStainless Steel 3 into 1 into 2, twin high level stainless steel silencers2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 44.9 US mpg / 54 Imp mpg-
Fuel InductionMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injectionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionDigital°inductive type via electronic engine management system -
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
Spark PlugNGK, CR9EK-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plateMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveX 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
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium beam twin-sparStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontShowa 43 mm upside down forks43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearShowa monoshockLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake22.8°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail90.9 mm / 3.6 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationLCD multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, fuel gauge, trip computer, analogue tachometer, lap timer, programmable gear change lights, service interval announcement display, TPMS ready-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, BremboSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, NissenSingle 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 ZR 17 160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR 17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - FrontForged aluminium alloy 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5in-
Wheels - RearForged aluminium alloy 5 spoke, 17 x 6.0in-