Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 vs. Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2009

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2009

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 vs Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2009

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2009

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021 compared to Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021
Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore105 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke72.3 mmStroke61 mm
Engine powerEngine power122 HPEngine power193 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque154 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque157 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,252 ccmDisplacement1.352 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeMonocoque

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WidthWidth843 mmWidth760 mm
HeightHeight1,089 mmHeight1,170 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,460 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height755 mmSeat Height800 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11.8 lFuel Tank Capacity22 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

The Sportster S returns to the tradition of this model series - yes, it really used to be about sport! That's why the latest American creation, with its 122 hp and 125 Nm of torque, doesn't want to be a cruiser, but instead is almost classless in its pursuit of customers. What is on offer is a wonderful poser bike that is surprisingly easy to ride. The single-disc brake at the front works well and the fat 160 front tyre steers better than you would expect. Only the hard suspension makes the rider suffer on longer distances - which of course doesn't matter at all in front of the ice cream parlour. Electronics and safety are top-notch, which mitigates the tidy price for true fans.

Powerful, refined engine

brakes very good for a single-disc system

full electronics package with cornering ABS and lean angle-dependent traction control

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling due to wide front tyre

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2009

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S vs Kawasaki ZZR 1400

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