Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson Sportster S specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 1252cc single producing 120.69 bhp and 125 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 228 kg the power-to-weight figure is 529 bhp per tonne, which ranks 2 of 51 in its class here.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 194 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 228 kg
- Fuel tank
- 11.8 L
- Seat height
- 765 mm
- Ground clearance
- 90 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1520 mm
- Length
- 2270 mm
- Width
- 843 mm
- Height
- 1089 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 160/70-R17
- Rear tyre
- 180/70-R16
Engine
- Engine
- 1252 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 120.7 bhp
- Torque
- 125 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 20 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 260 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- 43 mm inverted fork with compression
- Rear suspension
- Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Source: Harley-Davidson official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Sportster S weighs 228 kg with fluids, has an 765 mm seat, 90 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1520 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 11.8 litres, good for about 283 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 160/70-R17 front and 180/70-R16 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against 101 Scout, Nightster and Street Bob
Against 101 Scout, Nightster or Street Bob, it gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, slipper clutch and colour tft console that most rivals skip.
It is offered in 4 colours: Mystic Shift, Brilliant Red, Billiard Gray and Vivid Black. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the Sportster S has
- USD front forks
- Rear monoshock
- Slipper clutch
- Colour TFT console
Rivals have, it lacks
- Nothing significant
Colours
- Mystic Shift
- Brilliant Red
- Billiard Gray
- Vivid Black
Sportster S specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Sportster S?
- It uses a 1252cc engine producing 120.69 bhp and 125 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Sportster S suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 765 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the Sportster S have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the Sportster S have?
- 21 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Sportster S from
₹18.05 Lakh