BMW R nineT vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

In 2026 BMW R nineT 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 nineT Price starts at Rs. 18.5 Lakhs (last recorded price) whereas the Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs. 18.05 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). R nineT engine makes power and torque 107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm PS & 116 Nm @ 6000 rpm. On the other hand, Sportster S engine makes power & torque 122.3 PS PS & 125 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R nineT in 4 colours. The R nineT mileage is around 19.6 kmpl. The Sportster S mileage is around 19.6 kmpl.
R nineT vs Sportster S Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS R ninet Sportster s
BrandBMWHarley-Davidson
Price₹ 18.5 Lakhs₹ 18.05 Lakhs
Mileage19.6 kmpl19.6 kmpl
Engine Capacity1170 cc1252 cc
Power107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm PS122.3 PS PS

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R nineT
₹18.50 Lakhs*
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Sportster S
₹16.49 Lakhs*
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Specification
Total Weight
430 kg-
Fuel Reserve
3 L-
Fuel Capacity
18 L11.8 L
Load Capacity
209 kg-
Length
2105 mm2270 mm
Wheelbase
1487 mm1520 mm
Kerb Weight
221 Kg228 kg
Height
1240 mm-
Saddle Height
805 mm765 mm
Width
865 mm-
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 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
265 mm-
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
SpokeAlloy
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
Tubeless-
Max Power
108.77 PS @7250 rpm122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Stroke
73 mm72.3 mm
Max Torque
116 Nm @ 6000 rpm125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Shaft driveBelt Drive
Compression Ratio
12.0:1-
Displacement
1170 cc1252
Clutch
Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated-
Cooling System
Air & Oil CooledLiquid Cooled
Engine Type
Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two camshafts and four radially arranged valves per cylinder as well as central counterbalance shaftRevolution 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
101 mm105 mm
No of Cylinders
2-
Chassis
Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding-
Body Type
Cafe Racer Bikes-
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by handwheel, adjustable rebound-stage damping-
Front Suspension
Upside-down telescopic forks, 46 mm fixed-fork-tube diameter-
Features
Charging at Charging Station
No-
Charging at Home
No-
Riding Modes
YesYes
Tachometer
Analogue-
ABS
Dual Channel-
Tripmeter
DigitalDigital
Speedometer
AnalogueDigital
Console
Analogue and Digital-
Additional Features
ABS Pro, Automatic Stability Control, Comfort turn indicator, On-board computer,Chrome-plated header,ENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION, WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM
Engine Immobilizer
Yes-
Odometer
DigitalDigital
Pass Switch
YesYes
Fuel Gauge
DigitalYes
Clock
YesYes
Display
Yes4 Inch TFT
Battery Capacity
12 V, 12 Ah-
LED Tail Lights
Yes-
DRLs
Yes-
Alternator
Three-phase alternator with 720 Watt nominal power-
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
Yes-
Headlight
Halogen-
Battery Type
Maintenance Free-
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹20,54,614₹18,24,637
Ex-Showroom Price
₹18,50,000₹16,49,000
RTO
₹1,48,000₹1,31,920
Insurance
₹42,739₹43,717
Accessories Charges
₹13,875₹0
FastTag Charges
₹0₹0
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹44,161₹39,218

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