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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Sportster S vs Harley-davidson Low Rider S

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

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.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Harley-davidson Sportster S Harley-davidson Low Rider S
Horsepower (hp)
121 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
127 Nm
161 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
307 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
121 hp @ 7,500 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2020+ Milwaukee-Eight 114; note: official HP figures vary by market and are not always published by H-D)
Torque
127 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2020+ Milwaukee-Eight 114)
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not publish an official figure)
185 km/h (estimated; note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
307 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ model)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 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 Sportster S
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
Harley-davidson Low Rider S
Harley-davidson Low Rider S
8.5/10

"The best all-round Softail you can buy used today."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 114 pulls hard
+Surprisingly capable handling
+Aggressive aesthetics, not costume jewelry
Cons
Runs genuinely hot in traffic
Rear tire wears fast
Premium used pricing still stings

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