Harley-davidson Low Rider St vs Harley-davidson Sportster S
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Low Rider St vs Harley-davidson Sportster S. Harley-davidson Low Rider St: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 358 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Harley-davidson Sportster S: 121 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Low Rider St
Harley-davidson Sportster S
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
121 hp
Torque (Nm)
166 Nm
127 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
121 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
127 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
210 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not publish an official figure)
Weight
358 kg (curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Low Rider St
8.2/10
"The best all-rounder Harley has built in decades."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 117 pulls hard
+Semi-active suspension genuinely capable
+Commanding, confidence-inspiring ergonomics
Cons
−Rear passenger comfort is poor
−Headers bluing on early examples
−Limited luggage without accessories
Harley-davidson Sportster S
7.5/10
"The most exciting Harley in decades, but buy one carefully."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is exceptional
+Handles nothing like old Sportsters
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Ergonomics punish taller riders
−Early battery and software gremlins
−Limited aftermarket compared to others
Top 10 Accessories
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