The Harley-Davidson Sportster S motorcycle specifications include a 1252.1 cc (76.40 cu in) engine, power of 121 hp (88.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 227.7 kg (502 lb).
Key specifications
The 2022 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson Sportster S compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.
About 89% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 99th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 27% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 11th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 7% taller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 86th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 31% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 11th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
121 hp — more powerful than about 99% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
1,252 cc — larger displacement than about 42% of Harley-Davidson models.
227.7 kg — heavier than about 11% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 89%.
734 mm — taller than about 86% of Harley-Davidson models.
11.7 L — larger than about 11% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.
2,271
2,376
4% below average.
1,519
1,599
5% below average.
734
689
7% above average.
76
128
41% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 160/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/70-R16 |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.50 L (4.76 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 244 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.531 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 531.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 96.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.45:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1252.1 cc (76.40 cu in) |
| Power | 121 hp (88.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 94.0 Nm (9.6 kgf-m or 69.3 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 105.0 x 72.3 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 4.50 L (4.76 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
| Rake | 30.0° |
| Trail | 147 mm (5.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. ABS. Radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating, single piston caliper |
| Front tire | 160/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/70-R16 |
| Wheels | Aluminum cast, satin black |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 227.7 kg (502 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 220.9 kg (487 lb) |
| Seat height | 734 mm (28.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,271 mm (89.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,519 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 76 mm (3.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.73 L (3.10 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.80 L/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 111.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5478 hp/kg |
|---|
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | 4 inch TFT display with speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, ambient temp, low temp alert, side stand down alert, TIP over alert, cruise, range and tachometer indication BT capable – phone pairing to access phone calls, music, navigation |
|---|---|
| Lights | LED headlamp |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, White Sand Pearl, Mineral Green Metallic |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | 2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler |
| Price as new | US$ 14999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Bluetooth. Cruise control. Traction control. Ride moedes. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.