Harley-davidson Sportster S vs Harley-davidson Low Rider S — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Sportster S 210 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not publish an official figure), Harley-davidson Low Rider S 185 km/h (estimated; note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures). Harley-davidson Sportster S is the faster of the two.

Harley-davidson Sportster S vs Harley-davidson Low Rider S — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Sportster S 228 kg (wet/curb weight), Harley-davidson Low Rider S 307 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ model). Harley-davidson Sportster S is lighter by 79 kg.

Harley-davidson Sportster S vs Harley-davidson Low Rider S — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Sportster S 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average), Harley-davidson Low Rider S 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson Sportster S vs Harley-davidson Low Rider S — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Sportster S 7.5/10 and Harley-davidson Low Rider S 8.5/10. Harley-davidson Low Rider S scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Sportster S caveat: You're over six-foot or tour regularly. Harley-davidson Low Rider S caveat: You commute daily through slow city traffic.

Harley-davidson Sportster S vs Harley-davidson Low Rider S — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Sportster S: 121 hp. Harley-davidson Low Rider S: 93 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster S vs Harley-davidson Low Rider S — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Sportster S: 228 kg, 121 hp. Harley-davidson Low Rider S: 307 kg, 93 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster S vs Harley-davidson Low Rider S

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster S vs Harley-davidson Low Rider S — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Sportster S produces 121 hp @ 7,500 rpm; Harley-davidson Low Rider S produces 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2020+ Milwaukee-Eight 114; note: official HP figures vary by market and are not always published by H-D). Harley-davidson Sportster S wins by 28 hp.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Sportster S vs Harley-davidson Low Rider S. 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. Harley-davidson Low Rider S: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2020+ Milwaukee-Eight 114; note: official HP figures vary by market and are not always published by H-D) hp, 307 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ model) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.