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Honda Africa Twin vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Africa Twin or Harley-Davidson Sportster S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Africa Twin and Sportster S. Honda Africa Twin Price starts at Rs.16.02 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MT and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.16.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Honda Africa Twin is 2 cylinder, 1082 cc Engine can generate 97.89 bhp @ 7500 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, Africa Twin provides a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (base model), and Sportster S has a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model). Honda Africa Twin is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Africa Twin vs Sportster S

Key HighlightsHonda Africa TwinHarley-Davidson Sportster S
PriceRs.16.02 LakhRs.16.49 Lakh
Engine Capacity1082 cc1252 cc
Power97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range20.8 kmpl20 kmpl
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Honda Africa Twin MT bike
MT
Rs. 16.02 Lakh
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Harley-Davidson Sportster S STD bike
STD
Rs. 16.49 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
18.32 Lakh
Price Breakup
18.86 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.2
4.5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.5 Litres
11.8 Litres
Engine Displacement
1082 cc
1252 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
310
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
36
Front Wheel Size
21
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
41
42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
42
Rear Wheel Size
18
16
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic
4minverteforwitcompression
Rear Suspension
Pro-Link
Linkage-mounted& piggyback moNoshock with compression& rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Front Tyre Size
90/90 - 21
160/70 - R17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
check
Touch Screen Display
check
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 32000 km
2 Years or Unlimited km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Semi Double Cradle
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
2 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
1082 cc
1252 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin
Revolution® Max 1250T
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
8
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.072 kwh
0.144 kwh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
-
Top Speed
200 kmph
194 kmph
Bore x Stroke
92 mm x 81.45 mm
105 mm x 72.3 mm
Charging Socket
check
-
Configuration
10.0:1
12.0:1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
Riding Modes
4
3
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Radial Tyres
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
4
3
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2307 mm
2270 mm
Width
963 mm
843 mm
Height
1523 mm
1089 mm
Wheelbase
1558 mm
1520 mm
Ground Clearance
210 mm
90 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.5 Litres
11.8 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.06 Litres
4.49 Litres
Body Type
Adventure
Cruiser
Seat Height
810 mm
765 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
239 kg
225 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
check
check

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Aggresively priced
  • DCT gearbox is quite beneficial
  • Engine offers strong mide range
Cons
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Detailed Comparison of Honda Africa Twin and Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Safety

Africa Twin comes loaded with Switchable ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System. Sportster S has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

Honda Africa Twin has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port 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

Honda Africa Twin comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Sportster S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Honda Africa Twin has a 24.5 Litres fuel tank with 1523 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Sportster S has 1089 mm seat height and 11.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Honda Africa Twin and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Owner Reviews

  • Africa Twin Review
  • Sportster S Review
    • R
      Rohit
      2 Year ago
      4.0
      sales and service reach needs to be increased.
      Likes (1)
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    • VS
      Vijay Soni
      2 Year ago
      3.8
      All that I can say is this is just a monster bike with aggressive features.
      Likes (2)
      Reply
    • MK
      Manoj Kumar
      2 Year ago
      3.8
      I think this should be available at all honda showrooms.
      Likes (3)
      Reply
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