Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Perfect balance of sporty riding and touring capabilities Powerful 1,043cc engine provides exhilarating performance Advanced electronic features for enhanced control and convenience Comfortable seating position ideal for long-distance journeys Read More
Things we don't like	--	Limited color choices may not suit all preferences Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1250 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	121 hp	140 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 L	19 L
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Chain Drive
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Dual Exhuast
Maximum Torque	127 Nm	111 Nm
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine	In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled Engine
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
RPM at Maximum Torque	9000 rpm	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7500 rpm	10000 rpm
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	--	11.8:1
Bore X Stroke	--	77 mm x 56 mm
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Super Sport
Seating Capacity	1	2
Dry Weight	221 kg	--
Seat Height	--	835 mm
Wheel Base	--	1440 mm
Width	--	825 mm
Length	--	2100 mm
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm
Kerb Weight	--	235 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	TCBI
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Rear Tyre	180/70 R16	190/50 ZR17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Runflat
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	160/70 R17	120/70 ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Horizontal Back-link

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	No	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Road Road	Sport, Road Sport, Road

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	No	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	No
Fuel Gauge	--	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	No	Yes
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Body Frame Type	--	Diamond Diamond

Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc