2021 Triumph Street Triple RS vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 Triumph Street Triple RS 2021 Triumph Street Triple RS

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
121.3 hp / 123 PS / 90 kW @ 11,750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
166 kg / 366 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
Year20212025
Make ModelTriumph Street Triple RSHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height825 mm / 32.5 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1405 mm / 55.3 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance-90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1085 mm / 42.7 in - without mirrors1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length1085 mm / 42.7 in - without mirrors2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width775 mm / 30.5 in - with handlebars840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)166221
Wet Weight (kg)-228
Dry Weight166 kg / 366 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17.4 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight-228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power121.3 hp / 123 PS / 90 kW @ 11,750 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque79 Nm / 58.3 lb-ft @ 9,350 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement765 cc / 46.6 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve 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 Stroke78 x 53.4 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.54:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid-cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 5-
ExhaustStainless steel 3 into 1 exhaust system low single sided stainless steel silencer2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI. Electronic throttle controlElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionDigital - inductive type -
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plate, slip-assistedMechanical, 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 with Triumph Shift Assist6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeFront - Aluminum beam twin spar Rear - 2 piece high pressure die castStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontShowa 41 mm upside down big piston forks (BPF), Adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and preload adjustment43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearÖhlins STX40 fully-adjustable piggyback reservoir RSULinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake23.9°30°
SwingarmTwin-sided, cast aluminum alloyHigh strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.5 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear131 mm / 5.2 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston monobloc calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc, Brembo single-piston caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSAdjustable ABSStandard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels5-spoke cast aluminum alloyAluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - Front3.5 x 17-
Wheels - Rear5.5 x 17-