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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
Honda Africa Twin
MT
Rs. 16.02 Lakh
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Harley-Davidson Sportster S
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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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    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 Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder 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

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    • 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)
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      • MK
        Manoj Kumar
        2 Year ago
        3.8
        I think this should be available at all honda showrooms.
        Likes (3)
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