BMW R 1250 R vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 R or Harley-Davidson Sportster S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 R and Sportster S. BMW R 1250 R Price starts at Rs.16.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.16.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW R 1250 R is 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 136 PS @ 7750 rpm power whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a 2 cylinder, 1252 cc Engine can generate 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R 1250 R provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Sportster S has a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model). BMW R 1250 R is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
R 1250 R vs Sportster S
| Key Highlights | BMW R 1250 R | Harley-Davidson Sportster S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.16.25 Lakh | Rs.16.49 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1252 cc |
| Power | 136 PS @ 7750 rpm | 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | 15 kmpl | 20 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| R 1250 R specifications | Sportster S specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 18.59 Lakh Price Breakup | 18.86 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 Litres | 11.8 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 1252 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| R 1250 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Sportster S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | - | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | - | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | - | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | - | 36 |
Front Wheel Size | - | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 42 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | - | 42 |
Rear Wheel Size | - | 16 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | BMMotorraTeleleverCentrasprinstrut?3mm | 4minverteforwitcompression |
Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Linkage-mounted& piggyback moNoshock with compression& rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 ZR17 | 160/70 - R17 |
Instrumentation
| R 1250 R Instrumentation | Sportster S Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | - | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | - | No |
Fuel level guage | No | Yes |
Gear Indicator | - | Yes |
Tachometer | - | Digital |
Speedometer | - | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| R 1250 R Exterior | Sportster S Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | - | Yes |
LED headlight | - | Yes |
Warranty
| R 1250 R Warranty | Sportster S Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | - | 2 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
| R 1250 R Body & Suspension | Sportster S Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame& load-bearing engine | High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame |
Engine & Transmission
| R 1250 R Engine & Transmission | Sportster S Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | - | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | - | 2 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1252 cc |
Engine Type | Twin Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& Boxer Engine | Revolution® Max 1250T |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | Is_delete | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.144 kwh | 0.144 kwh |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 194 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 102.5 x 76 mm | 105 mm x 72.3 mm |
Charging Socket | No | - |
Configuration | DOHC | 12.0:1 |
Cooling type | Air and Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 136 PS @ 7750 rpm | 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
| R 1250 R Comfort & Convenience | Sportster S Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | - | No |
Call/SMS Alerts | - | Yes |
Front Storage Box | - | No |
Geo Fencing | - | No |
Low Battery Indicator | - | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | - | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | - | No |
Pillion Footrest | - | No |
Riding Modes | - | 3 |
Service Reminder Indicator | - | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | - | No |
GPS & Navigation | - | Yes |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| R 1250 R Safety | Sportster S Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | - | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | - | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | - | Yes |
Radial Tyres | - | Yes |
Pass Light | - | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | - | No |
Turn Signal | - | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel | Dual Channel ABS |
Brake Assist | No | Dual Channel ABS |
Power Modes | No | 3 |
Slipper Clutch | Digital | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Manual | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| R 1250 R Dimensions & Capacity | Sportster S Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2165 mm | 2270 mm |
Width | 880 mm | 843 mm |
Height | 1300 mm | 1089 mm |
Wheelbase | 1369 mm | 1520 mm |
Ground Clearance | - | 90 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 Litres | 11.8 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4 Litres | 4.49 Litres |
Body Type | Sports Bike | Cruiser |
Seat Height | - | 765 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 239 kg | 225 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
| R 1250 R Entertainment & Communication | Sportster S Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
MID (Multi Info Display) | No | Yes |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 R and Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Comfort & Convenience
BMW R 1250 R has features like Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Harley-Davidson Sportster S, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.
Transmission
BMW R 1250 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Sportster S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 1250 R has a 18 Litres fuel tank with 1300 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Sportster S has 1089 mm seat height and 11.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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BMW R 1250 R and Harley-Davidson Sportster S FAQs
What is the on-road price of BMW R 1250 R?
The on-road price of BMW R 1250 R is Rs. 18.59 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S?
The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is Rs. 18.86 Lakh in New Delhi.