Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs KTM 990 Duke Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster S and KTM 990 Duke, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Harley-Davidson Sportster S priced at RM 107,900 while the KTM 990 Duke Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 99,800. Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 990 Duke engine displacement is 947 while the Harley-Davidson Sportster S houses a 1250 engine.

Brand	Harley-Davidson Malaysia	KTM Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 107,900 Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price	RM 99,800 KTM 990 Duke Price
Variant	Sportster S Standard	990 Duke Standard
User Rating	4.55 Sportster S reviews	4.33 990 Duke reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia	Super Sport Super Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	1250 cc	947 cc
Maximum Power	121 hp	121 hp

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 21,600 Installment : RM 1,260 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

DP RM 20,000 Installment : RM 1,165 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

Harley-Davidson Sportster S Slant Front View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Sportster S Slant Rear View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Sportster S Front View Full Image

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Harley-Davidson Sportster S Images

KTM 990 Duke Slant Front View Full Image

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KTM 990 Duke Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.55/5 11 reviews	4.33/5 3 reviews
User Review Comparison	Thrives on unfiltered, raw power The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is quite different from the lineage created by the brand. It is a fusion of raw power and modern tech that... Read More S Stephanie Aug 22, 2025 for Harley-Davidson Sportster S	Aggressive but addictive street player Recently, I got my hands on the KTM 990-Duke and I have never been happier. It has got a beastly 947-cc engine that delivers a powerful twist every... Read More C Caleb Jul 14, 2025 for KTM 990 Duke

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1250 cc	947 cc
Maximum Power	121 hp	121 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 L	14.8 L
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Chain Drive
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Maximum Torque	127 Nm	103 Nm
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine	Parallel-Twin Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke DOHC Engine
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
RPM at Maximum Torque	9000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7500 rpm	--
Bore X Stroke	--	92.5 mm x 70.4 mm
Clutch Type	--	PASC Slipper Clutch
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Super Sport
Seating Capacity	1	2
Dry Weight	221 kg	179 kg
Seat Height	--	825 mm

Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R16	--
Rear Tyre	180/70 R16	--
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	--
Front Wheel Size	R17	--
Front Tyre	160/70 R17	--

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	WP APEX 43
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	140 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	150 mm

Electrical

Battery Voltage

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	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Road Road	--
Stability Control	--	Yes

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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	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	No
Fuel Gauge	--	Digital Digital

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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	Steel Steel
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Body Frame Type	--	Chromium-Molybdenum Chromium-Molybdenum