BMW R 1250 RT vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

In 2025 BMW R 1250 RT or Harley-Davidson Sportster S choose which bike is best for you - compare these two bikes or scooters on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. BMW R 1250 RT Price starts at Rs. 24.95 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs. 16.49 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). R 1250 RT engine makes power and torque 135.9 PS PS & 143 Nm. On the other hand, Sportster S engine makes power & torque 122.3 PS PS & 125 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 1250 RT in 2 colours. The R 1250 RT mileage is around 21 kmpl. The Sportster S mileage is around 19.6 kmpl.
R 1250 RT vs Sportster S Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS R 1250 rt Sportster s
BrandBMWHarley-Davidson
Price₹ 24.95 Lakhs₹ 16.49 Lakhs
Mileage21 kmpl19.6 kmpl
Engine Capacity1254 cc1252 cc
Power135.9 PS PS122.3 PS PS

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R 1250 RT
₹22.50 Lakhs*
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₹16.49 Lakhs*
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Specification
Total Weight
505 kg-
Fuel Reserve
4 L-
Fuel Capacity
25 L11.8 L
Load Capacity
226 kg-
Length
2222 mm2270 mm
Wheelbase
1485 mm1520 mm
Kerb Weight
279 kg228 kg
Saddle Height
825 mm765 mm
Width
985 mm-
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mmFront :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm-
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-ZR17,Rear :-180/55-ZR17Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Radial Tyre
Yes-
Rear Brake Diameter
276 mm-
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
Cast aluminiumAlloy
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
Tubeless-
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)
3.7s-
Top Speed
200 kmph-
Max Power
135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Stroke
76 mm72.3 mm
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Shaft DriveBelt Drive
Compression Ratio
12.5:1-
Displacement
1254 cc1252
Clutch
Oil-lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated-
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid CooledLiquid Cooled
Engine Type
Twin Cylinder, Air/Liquid Cooled, DOHC, Boxer EngineRevolution Max 1250T
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only
Valve Per Cylinder
44
Gear Box
6 Speed6 Speed
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Emission Type
bs6bs6-2.0
Bore
102.5 mm105 mm
No of Cylinders
2-
Chassis
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine-
Body Type
Tourer Bikes-
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adj-
Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut-
Features
Charging at Charging Station
No-
Charging at Home
No-
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,YesYes
Adjustable Windscreen
Yes-
ABS
Dual Channel-
Navigation
Yes-
Cruise Control
Yes-
Console
Digital-
Additional Features
Riding Modes, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Hill Start Control, Power Socket, BluetoothENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION, WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM
Traction Control
Yes-
Pass Switch
YesYes
Stepup Seat
Yes-
Clock
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
Passenger Footrest
Yes-
Battery Capacity
12 V, 16 Ah-
LED Tail Lights
Yes-
DRLs
Yes-
Alternator
508 W-
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Headlight
Halogen-
Battery Type
MF-
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
24,95,89218,24,637
Ex-Showroom Price
22,50,00016,49,000
RTO
1,80,0001,31,920
Insurance
49,01743,717
Accessories Charges
16,8750
FastTag Charges
00
Other Charges
00
EMI
53,64639,218

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